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DESIGN BASIS STATEMENT (Inc. sources of info/data, assumptions made, standards, etc.)
Methodology
This report outlines the loading and design parameters adopted for the structural design of cable posts at
North Portal of SWBMS. The scope of the work includes the analysis and design of Structural steel posts and
framing that are required to carry cable ladders. There are also couple of isolated foundation that supports
cable posts and the design of these are also discussed here. However, generally, these posts are supported
over the walkway/tunnel foundation.

The design has been undertaken in accordance to Eurocodes and their relevant National Annexes.

Materials
Grade of concrete - C40/50
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Yield strength of reinforcement: 500N/mm
Weathering structural steel grade: S355

Assumptions

Codes & Standards

EN 1990 Eurocode 0: Basis of Structural Design
EN 1991 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures
EN 1992 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures
EN 1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures

References
Ref. 1 1MC06-CEK-BR-REP-CS05-000160 SWBMS Aerodynamic loading from high speed trains
Ref. 2 Steel blue book
Ref. 3 Fatigue Design of Steel and Composite Structures - ECCS Eurocode Design Manuals
Ref. 4 1TS01-ARP-TN-NOT-000-000030 Technical Note- Arup
Ref. 5 1MC06-CEK-BR-REP-CS05-000166 Sheephouse Wood Bat Mitigation Structure Dynamic Analysis
Ref. 6 1MC06-CEK-BR-REP-CS05-000160 SWBMS Aerodynamic Loading from High-Speed Trains
Ref. 7 1MC06-CEK-BR-REP-CS05-000148 Sheephouse Wood Bat Mitigation Structure Bebo Arch -
Incorporating SCL13 Approval in Principle (AIP)
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Table of Contents
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Subject: Sheet No:
Cable posts at North Portal - Introduction 03
Cable posts at North Portal - Selection of Execution Class 04
05
Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd) 06
Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd) 07
08
Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd) 09
10
Cable posts at North Portal - Loads in the analysis model (cont'd) 11
12
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Typical cable post on tunnel foundation 13
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Frame at the end of tunnel foundation 14
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Cable posts on west side of tunnel wall 15
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Cable posts on east side of tunnel wall 16
17
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of cable post for fatigue loads (cont'd) 18
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of cable post for fatigue loads (cont'd) 19
20
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads 21
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads (cont'd) 22
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads (cont'd) 23
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of base plate for ULS combinations 24
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of base plate for accidental situation 25
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads 26
27
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads (cont'd) 28
29
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection - Tie member to post for ULS 30
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection - Tie member to post for ULS (cont'd) 31
Cable posts at North Portal - Tie memb. to post connection for Accidental situation 32
Cable posts at North Portal - Tie memb. to post connection for Accidental situation (cont'd) 33
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column 34
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 35
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 36
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 37
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 38
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 39
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd) 40
Cable posts at North Portal - Natural frequency and resonance check 41
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations 42
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 43
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 44
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 45
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 46
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 47
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 48
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 49
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 50
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 51
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 52
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd) 53
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Cable posts at North Portal - Introduction
The objective of cable posts at North Portal are to carry cable ladders from tunnel to cable
troughs on west side and to the communication cabinet on east side of walkway.
Cable Posts: Four analysis models were prepared to include all the design cases of cable
posts;

1. Typical cable post on walkway/tunnel foundation.

2. Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation
3. Two cable posts on foundation on west side of wall
4. A cable post on foundation on east side.

Summary of cable posts: The base of cable posts is considered to be fixed at all locations and
they are designed for the weight of cables and tray, wind, and aerodynamic pressures. The
design situations considered for cable posts are Ultimate Limit State, Fatigue Limit State and
Accidental situation of fire exposure.

The analysis and design of cable posts is carried out in Autodesk Robot for all the limit states
except fatigue limit state. The design forces of fatigue limit state are determined from robot
model nevertheless the verification of fatigue strength of member is carried out manually. In
fire exposure situation, the design strength of material is reduced in accordance with BS EN
1933-1-2.
The output from Robot models is presented in Appendix A.

Baseplate: The design of baseplate and welded connection between cable post and
baseplate are carried out in Idea Statica for all the limit states except fatigue limit state. Same
as cable post, the verification of fatigue strength of baseplate is carried out manually.
The output of Ideastatica is presented in Appendix B.

Holding Down Bolts: The design of holding down bolts is carrie dout by Hilti Profis.
The out presented in Appendix C.

Isolated foundations: The analysis is carried out by Robot and design is carried out by
spreadsheets of The Concrete Centre, UK.

Coordination with other disciplines: The coordination with other disciplines is included in
the Appendix D

Plan view of cable posts at North Portal

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Cable posts at North Portal - Selection of Execution Class

Table B1 of Consequence class of cable posts considered as CC2

1990

Table B.1 of BS Service category of cable posts is SC2, as they are sujected to fatigue loads.
EN 1090-
2:2008+A1:2011

Table B.2 of BS Product category of cable posts is PC2, as the grade of steel is S355J2W.
EN 1090-
2:2008+A1:2011

Table B.3 of BS The Execution class of cable posts is EXC3 (Execution Class 3)
EN 1090-
2:2008+A1:2011
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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads
Weight of cables

3D view of cable posts at North Portal

Spacing of cable posts 2 m

Section Designation UC 254X254X89

Buckling Cross section classification: Class 1
resistance Mass per metre = 88.9 kg/m
Depth of Section,h = 260.3 mm
Width of Section,b = 256.3 mm
Flange thickness, tf = 17.3 mm
Web thickness, tw = 10.3 mm
Distance between fillets, d = 200.3 mm
Second Moment of Area, Iyy = 14300 cm4
Second Moment of Area, Izz = 4860 cm4
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 1100 cm3
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 379 cm3
Area of Section,A = 113 cm2
Web bearing Shear resistance = 607 kN
Compression resistance = 3900 kN
Axial force &
bending
Moment resistance, MN,y,Rd = 421 kNm
Moment resistance, MN,z,Rd = 198 kNm

Cable weights
Weight of cables including cable ladder weight = 50 kg/m (Ref: teams chat from
= 0.4905 kN/m Alex Foster on 20.02.2023)
No. of trays = 3
Total weight of cables = 1.4715 kN/m
Total weight of cables on each post = 2.943 kN
Total weight of cables and ladder on each bracket = 0.981 kN
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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd)
Aerodynamic load

Aerodynamic pressure at a point on the vertical surface is calculated in accordance to BS EN

14067-4:2013 Railway applications- Aerodynamics
Extract form
Ref. 4

BS EN 14067-
4:2013

Distance from HS2 track to cable post.

Air density, ρ = 1.225 kg/m3

Train speed, V = 100 m/s
Distance form the track centre to the post, Y = 3.285 m

Pressure coefficient Cp,Y = 0.2201

Hence, aerodynamic pressure on cable post, p = 1.0513 kN/m2

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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd)
Aerodynamic load

6.6.1 (5) of BS Dynamic amplification factor = 2

EN 1991-2

Aerodynamic force on flange of cable posts = 0.5389 kN/m

Aerodynamic force on web of cable post = 0.5473 kN/m
Height of cable ladder = 125 mm
Aerodynamic force on bracket due to cable ladder = 0.526 kN
Height of bracket = 75 mm
Aerodynamic force on flange of bracket = 0.158 kN/m
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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd)
Aerodynamic loads on portal frame - tie members:

Section Designation UB 203X133X30

Width of Section, b = 0.1339 m
Aerodynamic pressure on flange of tie member = 0.2815 kN/m
Depth of Section,h = 0.2068 m
Aerodynamic pressure on web of tie member = 0.4348 kN/m

Aerodynamic loads on cable posts on isolated footings:

Width of Section,b = 0.2563 m

Aerodynamic pressure on flange of cable post = 0.5389 kN/m
Depth of Section,h = 0.2603 m
Height of cable ladder = 0.125 mm
Aerodynamic pressure on web of cable post = 0.8102 kN/m
Note: The aerodynamic pressure on cable ladder is considered on the web of cable post.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd)
Calculation of wind load
Fundamental basic wind velocity, v b,map = 21.53 m/s (before altitude correction)
Height (max), z = 3.64 m
Terrain category = II
Altitude of site above mean sea level = 171 m
Cl. 4.2 Directional factor, c dir = 1
Cl. 4.2 Seasonal factor, c season = 1
NA.2.5 Altitude factor, c alt = 1.171

Eqn. 4.2 Probability factor,

NA.2.8 Shape factor,K = 0.2

NA.2.8 Exponent,n = 0.5
Design life = 120 years
Probability, p = (1/design life) = 0.008
Eqn. 4.2 Probability factor, c prob = 1.05
Fundamental basic wind velocity, v b,0 = 21.53 x 1.171 x 1.05
= 26.47 m/s
Eqn. 4.1 Basic wind velocity, v ,b = c dir.c season . Vb,0 = 1 x 1 x 26.47
= 26.47 m/s
Cl. 4.5 Density of ari, rair = 1.226 kg/m3
Table 4.1 Roughness length, z 0 = 0.05 m
Table 4.1 Minimum height, z min = 2 m
Roughness length for terrain category II, z 0,II = 0.05 m
Cl. 4.3.3 Orography factor, c o(z) = 1
Eqn. 4.5 Terrain factor, k r = 0.19 [z 0 / z 0,II]0.07 = 0.19
Eqn. 4.4 Roughness factor, c r(z) = k r ln (z / z0) = 0.815
Eqn. 4.3 Mean wind velocity, v m(z) = c r(z) c o(z) v b = 21.57 m/s
Cl. 4.4 Turbulence factor, k I = 1
Eqn. 4.7 Turbulence intensity, I v(z) = k I/[c o(z).ln (z/zo)] = 0.233
Eqn. 4.8 Peak pressure, q p(z) = [1+7 l v(z)] rair v m2 / 2 = 750.38 N/m2

Eqn. 5.3 Wind force,

Cl. 7.7 Force coefficient, Cf = 2

Structural factor, cscd = 1
Width of Section,b = 0.2563 m
Wind pressure on flange of cable post = 0.3846 kN/m
Depth of Section,h = 0.2603 m
Wind pressure on web of cable post = 0.3906 kN/m
Height of bracket = 75 mm
Wind pressure on flange of bracket 0.1126 kN/m

Height of cable ladder = 0.125 m

Point loads on column due to cable trays = 0.375 kN
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Cable posts at North Portal - Calculation of loads (Cont'd)
Wind loads on portal frame - tie members:

Section Designation UB 203X133X30

Width of Section, b = 0.1339 m
Wind pressure on flange of tie member = 0.201 kN/m
Depth of Section,h = 0.2068 m
Wind pressure on web of tie member = 0.3104 kN/m

Wind loads on cable posts on isolated footings:

Width of Section,b = 0.2563 m

Wind pressure on flange of cable post = 0.3846 kN/m
Depth of Section,h = 0.2603 m
Height of cable ladder = 0.125 mm
Wind pressure on web of cable post = 0.5782 kN/m
Note: The wind pressure on cable ladder is considered on the web of cable post.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Loads in the analysis model

1:Self weight
2:SIDL of cables
3:Wind load +x dir
4:Aerodynamic load +x
5:Wind load -x
6:Aerodynamic load -x
7:Wind load +y
8:Aerodynamic +y dir
9:Wind load -y dir
10:Aerodynamic load -y dir
11:Crowd load +x

Below images show the way the loads are considered on a cable post. Same principle
followed for frame as well.

1:Self weight 2:SIDL of cables 3:Wind load +x dir

4:Aerodynamic load +x 5:Wind load -x 6:Aerodynamic load -x

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Cable posts at North Portal - Loads in the analysis model (cont'd)

7:Wind load +y 8:Aerodynamic +y dir 9:Wind load -y dir

10:Aerodynamic load -y dir 11:Crowd load +x

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Cable posts at North Portal - Load combinations

Loads are combined similar to building structure. However, the load and combination factors
for Aerodynamic load is similar to bridges.
Primary load cases
1:Self weight y0 y1 y2
DL
2:SIDL of cables Wind 0.5 0.2 0
3:Wind load +x dir. Crowd load 0.7 0.7 0.6 (Congregation)
5:Wind load -x Aerodynamic 0.8 0.5 0
WL
7:Wind load +y
9:Wind load -y dir.
4:Aerodynamic load +x
6:Aerodynamic load -x
ADL
8:Aerodynamic +y dir.
10:Aerodynamic load -y dir.
LL 11:Crowd load +x

Note: Crowd load is applied along X+ direction only and

combined with wind and Aerodynamic pressures in that direction.

EN 1990 Ultimate limit state Axes convention

DL LL WL ADL

1.35 1.5 - 1.35 DL + 1.5 WL

Table A2.3 of 1.35 - 1.7 1.35 DL + 1.7 ADL
BS EN 1990 &
Table
1.35 1.05 1.5 1.36 1.35 DL + 1.05 LL + 1.5 WL + 1.36 ADL Wind load leading
NA.A2.4(B) 1.35 1.05 0.75 1.7 1.35 DL + 1.05 LL + 0.75 WL + 1.7 ADL Aerodynamic load leading
1.35 1.5 0.75 1.36 1.35 DL + 1.5 LL + 0.75 WL + 1.36 ADL Crowd load leading

EN 1990 Accidental situation

DL LL WL ADL

1 - 0.2 - 1 DL + 0.2 WL

EN 1990 Serviceability limit state

DL LL WL ADL

1 1 - 1 DL + 1 WL
1 - 1 1 DL + 1 ADL
1 0.7 1 0.8 1 DL + 0.7 LL + 1 WL + 0.8 ADL Wind load leading
1 0.7 0.5 1 1 DL + 0.7 LL + 0.5 WL + 1 ADL Aerodynamic load leading
1 1 0.5 0.8 1 DL + 1 LL + 0.5 WL + 0.8 ADL Crowd load leading

Note: Loads are combined in accordance with BS EN 1992-1-1 (Eqn 6.69)

EN 1992 Fatigue (Similar to bridges)
ADL
DL LL WL
(Qfat)
1 0.6 0.2 1 1 DL + 0.6 LL + 0.2 WL + 1 ADL Wind leading
1 0.7 0 1 1 DL + 0.7 LL + 1 ADL Crowd load leading
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Typical cable post on tunnel foundation
Weathering structural steel grade = 355 N/nm2
ULS Check

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for ULS load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 1. Cable post - North Portal.rtd

Accidental Check

Note: Cable posts to be designed for fire survival time 120 minutes at 1040 deg C.

Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03

EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Accidental situation should be considered as a separate limit state, hence should not be
considered along with fatigue.
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for Fire exposure load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 2. Cable post - North Portal - Fire situation.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Frame at the end of tunnel foundation

ULS Check
The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for ULS load
combinations.
The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis
Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd

Accidental Check

Note: Cable posts to be designed for fire survival time 120 minutes at 1040 deg C.
Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03
EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Accidental situation should be considered as a separate limit state, hence should not be
considered along with fatigue.
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2
The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for Fire exposure load
combinations.
The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis
Model ref. 4. Cable post portal frame - North Portal - Fire situation.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Cable posts on west side of tunnel wall

ULS Check

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for ULS load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 5. Cable post - without trays - West side.rtd

Accidental Check

Note: Cable posts to be designed for fire survival time 120 minutes at 1040 deg C.

Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03

EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Accidental situation should be considered as a separate limit state, hence should not be
considered along with fatigue.
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for Fire exposure load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 6. Cable post - without trays - West side - Fire situation.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks - Cable posts on east side of tunnel wall

ULS Check

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for ULS load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 7. Cable post - without trays - East side.rtd

Accidental Check

Note: Cable posts to be designed for fire survival time 120 minutes at 1040 deg C.

Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03

EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Accidental situation should be considered as a separate limit state, hence should not be
considered along with fatigue.
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2

The design of cable post is done by Robot Structural Analysis software for Fire exposure load
combinations.

The design summary extracted from ROBOT analysis

Model ref. 8. Cable post - without trays - East side - Fire situation.rtd
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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of cable post for fatigue loads
Design fatigue strength
Ref. 5 Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07

Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5

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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of cable post for fatigue loads (cont'd)
Design fatigue strength (cont'd)

Table 8.1 Detail category number, ΔsC = 140 N/mm2

Detail category number, ΔtC = 80 N/mm2
Note: The detail category of cable posts and baseplates should be 160N/mm 2. However, they
are of weathering steel , therefore, the detail category should be the next lower category - so
140N/mm2.
Shear strength is, ΔsC / √3

NA.2.5.3 Partial factor for fatigue strength, gMf = 1.1

Table 8.1 Detail category number, ΔsC = 127.27 N/mm2
Detail category number, ΔtC = 72.727 N/mm2
Design fatigue strength, ΔsR/gMf = 115.7 N/mm2
Design fatigue strength, ΔsR/gMf = 66.116 N/mm2
7.1 (2) Constant amplitude fatigue limit, ΔsD = 93.775 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Cut-ff fatigue limit, ΔtL = 33.259 N/mm2

7.1 (3) Cut-ff fatigue limit, ΔsL = 51.509 N/mm2

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Design forces for fatigue verification
Note: The size of cable post is same at all locations. So, to verify the fatigue strength of cable
posts, the extreme forces considered amongst all the analysis models.
1. Typical cable post on walkway/tunnel foundation.
Model ref. 1. Cable post - North Portal.rtd

2. Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation

Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd
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Design forces for fatigue verification
3. Two cable posts on foundation on west side of wall
Model ref. 5. Cable post - without trays - West side.rtd

4. A cable post on foundation on east side.

Model ref. 7. Cable post - without trays - East side.rtd

Design forces for fatigue verification:

Case 1: Maximum bending moment about majr axis
Bending moment about major axis = 10.86 kNm
Shear force along major axis = 4.97 kN
Axial force = 6.37 kN
Bending moment about minor axis = 0 kNm
Shear force along minor axis = 0 kN

Case 2: Maximum bending moment about majr axis

Bending moment about major axis = 2.53 kNm
Shear force along major axis = 0.9 kN
Axial force = 6.37 kN
Bending moment about minor axis = 4.8 kNm
Shear force along minor axis = 2.56 kN
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Fatigue check
Case 1: Maximum major axis bending moment
Major axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 10.86 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 4.97 kN
From analysis Axial force = 6.37 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 1100 cm3
Area of Section,A = 113 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 19.745 N/mm2 (due to bending)
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 1.1274 N/mm2 (due to axial force)
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.4398 N/mm2
Minor axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 0 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 0 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 379 cm3
Area of Section,A = 113 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 0 N/mm2
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0 N/mm2

Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 20.873 N/mm2

ΔsP < 51.509 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.4398 N/mm2
ΔtP < 33.259 N/mm2 ΔtP is below cut-off level
Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
Case 2: Maximum minor axis bending moment
Major axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 2.53 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 6.37 kN
From analysis Axial force = 0.9 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 1100 cm3
Area of Section,A = 113 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 4.6 N/mm2 (due to bending)
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 0.1593 N/mm2 (due to axial force)
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.5637 N/mm2
Minor axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 4.8 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 2.56 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 379 cm3
Area of Section,A = 113 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 25.33 N/mm2
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.2265 N/mm2
Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 30.089 N/mm2
ΔsP > 51.509 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.7903 N/mm2
2
ΔtP > 33.259 N/mm ΔtP is below cut-off level
Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads
Design forces for fatigue verification
Note: The size of all three tie member is same. So, to verify the fatigue strength, the extreme
forces considered amongst the members.
1. Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation
Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd

Major axis bending moment

Major axis shear force

Axial force

Major axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 1 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 1.2 kN
From analysis Axial force = 0.5 kN
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads (cont'd)
Design forces for fatigue verification (cont'd)

Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd

Minor axis bending moment

Minor axis shear force

Minor axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 0.7 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 0.9 kN
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of tie members for fatigue loads (cont'd)
Fatigue check

The design forces are relatively low, hence envelope forces are considered for fatigue
strength verification.

Section Designation UB 203X133X30

Buckling Cross section classification: Class 1
resistance Mass per metre = 30 kg/m
Depth of Section,h = 206.8 mm
Width of Section,b = 133.9 mm
Flange thickness, tf = 9.6 mm
Web thickness, tw = 6.4 mm
Distance between fillets, d = 172.4 mm
Second Moment of Area, Iyy = 2900 cm4
Second Moment of Area, Izz = 385 cm4
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 280 cm3
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 57.5 cm3
Area of Section,A = 38.2 cm2
Web bearing Shear resistance = 299 kN
Compression resistance = 1140 kN
Axial force &
bending
Moment resistance, MC,y,Rd = 81.6 kNm
Moment resistance, MC,z,Rd = 16.4 kNm

Major axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 1 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 1.2 kN
From analysis Axial force = 0.5 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 280 cm3
Area of Section,A = 38.2 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 7.1429 N/mm2 (due to bending)
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 0.2618 N/mm2 (due to axial force)
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.3141 N/mm2
Minor axis:
From analysis Bending moment due to fatigue load = 0.7 kNm
From analysis Shear force due to fatigue load = 0.9 kN
Elastic Modulus,Wel,yy = 57.5 cm3
Area of Section,A = 38.2 cm2
Normal stress range, ΔsP = 24.348 N/mm2
Shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.2356 N/mm2

Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 31.752 N/mm2

ΔsP < 51.509 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 0.5497 N/mm2
ΔtP < 33.259 N/mm2 ΔtP is below cut-off level
Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of base plate for ULS combinations
Thickness of plate, = 30 mm
Weathering structural steel grade = 355 N/nm2
Fillet weld thickness = 8 mm

ULS Check
To determine the forces for baseplate and connection design, extreme reactions of ULS
combinations from analysis (robot) models were considered.
Robot models are:
1. Cable post - North Portal.rtd
3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd
5. Cable post - without trays - West side.rtd
7. Cable post - without trays - East side.rtd

The below design summary extracted from Idea Statica model:

Model ref. 1. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - ULS.ideaCon

Design check

Note: Anchors are designed in Hilti Profis. Anchors check should not be considered from this model.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of base plate for accidental situation
Thickness of plate, = 30 mm
Weathering structural steel grade = 355 N/nm2
Fillet weld thickness = 8 mm

Accidental Check
To determine the forces for baseplate and connection design, extreme reactions of accidental
combinations from analysis (robot) models were considered.
Robot models are:
1. Cable post - North Portal.rtd
3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd
5. Cable post - without trays - West side.rtd
7. Cable post - without trays - East side.rtd

The below design summary extracted from Idea Statica model:

Model ref. 2. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - Fire exposure.ideaCon

Table D.1 of BS If the temperature is more than 1000 deg C, connection design can not be carried out in Idea
EN 1993-1-2 Statica as the bolts do not have strength. Hence, in the program the temperature is set to 999
deg C, however the design stress in plate checked against the strength of plate at 1040 deg
C.

Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03

EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2

From analysis Design stress in plate = 9.3 N/mm2 Safe

Note: Welds are protected by Intumescent paint. Welds check should not be considered from this model.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads
Fatigue Check
The nominal stresses in baseplate are determined by fatigue analysis in Idea Statica. The
design forces are reactions of fatigue load combinations from analysis (robot) models that
referred for ULS combinations.
The analysis summary extracted from Idea Statica
Model ref. 3. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - FLS.ideaCon

Max. normal stress of all fatigue combinations = 51.9 N/mm2

Max. shear stress of all fatigue combinations = 5.8 N/mm2

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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads (cont'd)
Design fatigue strength
Arup report Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07
Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5
Table 8.1 Detail category number, ΔsC = 140 N/mm2
Detail category number, ΔtC = 80 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Constant amplitude fatigue limit, ΔsD = 103.15 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔtL = 36.584 N/mm2

7.1 (3) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔsL = 56.66 N/mm2

From IdeaStatica Normalstress range, ΔsP = 51.9 N/mm2

Shear stress range, ΔtP = 5.8 N/mm2

Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 51.9 N/mm2

ΔsP < 56.66 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 5.8 N/mm2
ΔtP < 36.584 N/mm2 ΔtP is below cut-off level

Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads (cont'd)
Weld between cable post and base plate

The analysis summary extracted from Idea Statica

Model ref. 3. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - FLS.ideaCon

Max. normal stress of all fatigue combinations = 18.2 N/mm2

Max. shear stress of all fatigue combinations = 11.1 N/mm2

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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design checks of baseplate for fatigue loads (cont'd)

Design fatigue strength

Ref. 5 Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07
Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔsC = 36 N/mm2 (Detail category 3)
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔtC = 80 N/mm2 (Detail category 8)
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔsC = 80 N/mm2 (Detail category 1)
Weld size = 8 mm

Ref. 3 Case A:
Nominal normal stress range, Δsw = 18.20 N/mm2 < 36 Safe

Nominal shear stress range, Δtw = 11.10 N/mm2 < 80 Safe

Ref. 3 Case B:
Nominal direct stress range, s = 18.20 N/mm2 < 80 Safe
(Considered as Nominal normal stress range, Δsw)
Stress ranges are less than limiting values, hence safe.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection - Tie member to post for ULS
The design forces are relatively low, hence envelope forces are considered to design the
connection.

Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation

Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd

Envelope of ULS combinations

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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection - Tie member to post for ULS (cont'd)
Thickness of end plates = 10 mm
Weathering structural steel grade = 355 N/nm2
Fillet weld thikcness = 8 mm
ULS Check
The design of connection is carried out by Idea Statica for ULS load envelope (Since the
design forces are relativey low).
The design summary extracted from Idea Statica
Model ref. 4. Beam to Column Connection UB203X133X30 - ULS.ideaCon

Arrangement of connection

Design check
Bolts, welds and welds are satisfying the design criteria.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Tie memb. to post connection for Accidental situation
The design forces are relatively low, hence envelope forces are considered to design the
connection.

Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation

Model ref. 4. Cable post portal frame - North Portal - Fire situation.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Tie memb. to post connection for Accidental situation (cont'd)
Thickness of plate, = 10 mm
Weathering structural steel grade = 355 N/nm2
Fillet weld thickness = 8 mm
Accidental Check
The design of baseplate is carried out by Idea Statica for Accidental load envelope.
The design summary extracted from Idea Statica
Model ref. 5. Beam to Column Connection UB203X133X30 - Fire exposure.ideaCon

Table D.1 of BS If the temperature is more than 1000 deg C, connection design can not be carried out in Idea
EN 1993-1-2 Statica as the bolts do not have strength. Hence, in the program the temperature is set to 999
deg C, however the design stress in plate checked against the strength of plate at 1040 deg
C.

Table 3.1 of BS Reduction factor for 1040 deg C. = 0.03

EN 1993-1-2 Yield strength of section, fy = 355 N/mm2
Reduced strength of section = 10.65 N/mm2

From analysis Design stress in plate = 10 N/mm2 Safe

Note: Welds are protected by Intumescent paint. Welds check should not be considered from this model.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column
Note: The size of all three tie member is same. So, to verify the fatigue strength, the extreme
connection forces considered.

Frame at the end of walkway/tunnel foundation

Model ref. 3. Cable post portal frame - North Portal.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)
Fatigue Check
The nominal stresses in steel members are determined by fatigue analysis in Idea Statica for
all the fatigue load combinations. These nominal stress are used to determine the fatigue
damage in baseplate in accordance with Eurocode.
The analysis summary extracted from Idea Statica
Model ref. 6. Beam to Column Connection UB203X133X30 - FLS.ideaCon

Max. normal stress of all fatigue combinations = 3.8 N/mm2

Max. shear stress of all fatigue combinations = 2.2 N/mm2

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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)
Design fatigue strength
Arup report Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07
Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5
Table 8.1 Detail category number, ΔsC = 140 N/mm2
Detail category number, ΔtC = 80 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Constant amplitude fatigue limit, ΔsD = 103.15 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔtL = 36.584 N/mm2

7.1 (3) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔsL = 56.66 N/mm2

From IdeaStatica Normalstress range, ΔsP = 3.8 N/mm2

Shear stress range, ΔtP = 2.2 N/mm2

Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 3.8 N/mm2

ΔsP < 56.66 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 2.2 N/mm2
ΔtP < 36.584 N/mm2 ΔtP is below cut-off level

Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)
Weld between tie and end plate
Fatigue Check

The analysis summary extracted from Idea Statica

Model ref. 3. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - FLS.ideaCon

Max. normal stress of all fatigue combinations = 2.1 N/mm2

Max. shear stress of all fatigue combinations = 1.7 N/mm2

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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)

Design fatigue strength

Ref. 5 Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07
Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔsC = 36 N/mm2 (Detail category 3)
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔtC = 80 N/mm2 (Detail category 8)
Table 8.5 Detail category number, ΔsC = 80 N/mm2 (Detail category 1)
Weld size = 8 mm

Ref. 3 Case A:
Nominal normal stress range, Δsw = 2.10 N/mm2 < 36 Safe

Nominal shear stress range, Δtw = 1.70 N/mm2 < 80 Safe

Ref. 3 Case B:
Nominal direct stress range, s = 2.10 N/mm2 < 80 Safe
(Considered as Nominal normal stress range, Δsw)
Stress ranges are less than limiting values, hence safe.
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REFERENCE CALCULATIONS OUTPUT
Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)
Bolts verification
Fatigue Check

The analysis summary extracted from Idea Statica

Model ref. 3. Cable Post Baseplate for UC 254X254X89 - FLS.ideaCon

Max. normal stress of all fatigue combinations = 4.1 N/mm2

Max. shear stress of all fatigue combinations = 2.1 N/mm2

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EN3-1-9 Cable posts at North Portal - Design of connection between tie member to column (cont'd)
Design fatigue strength
Arup report Number of cycles of loading, N = 3E+07
Figure 7.1 Slope coefficient, m = 5
Table 8.1 Detail category number, ΔsC = 90 N/mm2 (Detail category 10(1))
Detail category number, ΔtC = 52 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Constant amplitude fatigue limit, ΔsD = 66.313 N/mm2

7.1 (2) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔtL = 23.78 N/mm2

7.1 (3) Cut-off fatigue limit, ΔsL = 36.424 N/mm2

From IdeaStatica Normalstress range, ΔsP = 4.1 N/mm2

Shear stress range, ΔtP = 2.1 N/mm2

Resultant normal stress range, ΔsP = 4.1 N/mm2

ΔsP < 36.424 N/mm2 ΔsP is below cut-off level
Resultant shear stress range, ΔtP = 2.1 N/mm2
ΔtP < 23.78 N/mm2 ΔtP is below cut-off level

Stresses are below cut-off limit. Hence, they do not cause fatigue damage.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Natural frequency and resonance check

From analysis Fundamental frequency of cable post = 12.27 Hz

Model ref. 1. Cable post - North Portal.rtd

Note: To verify the susceptibility of the post to resonance, a conservative approach assumes
the stiffness of the cable post to be half of its actual value. Consequently, the fundamental
frequency derived from the analysis is also halved, and the force frequencies are then
compared to this reduced fundamental frequency.

Extract form
Ref. 4

Amplification factor = 2
From analysis Fundamental frequency of cable post = 6.135 Hz
Time period of cable post = 0.0815 S
2.2 of Ref.7

Velocity of train = 100 m/s

5.1.1.4.2 of Length of train (Case 1) = 200 m
Ref.7
Length of train (Case 2) = 400 m
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Cable posts at North Portal - Natural frequency and resonance check

Case 1:
Time required for the train to pass the cable post = 2s
Number of forces cycles during the train passge = 2

Note: The force considered on the post as a result of train movement is taken only when the
train approaches the post and while the train exits the post. It can be seen from the above
figure that the cycles between entry and exit is only 10% of the peak load, hence, the cycles
of impact between the entry and the exit is assumed not to have an effect on the post.

Force frequency = 1 Hz < 6.135 Hz

Time period force = 1s

The frequency of force is very low and far from fundamental frequency of cable post,
hence, there is no possibility of resonance.

Case 2:
Time required for the train to pass the cable post = 4s
Ref. Number of forces cycles during the train passge = 3

Note: As described above, the cable post experiences maximum magnitude of force during
train approaches and exits, at coupling of locomotives. Hence, to determine the force
frequency these three cycles were considered.

Force frequency = 0.75 Hz < 6.135 Hz

Time period force 1.3333 s

As above, the frequency of force is very low and far from fundamental frequency of
cable post, hence, there is no possibility of resonance.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations

Analysis results:

The analysis of foundations is carried out by Robot and design by TCC spreadsheets for ULS
and SLS combinations.
Extract form drg. 1MC06-CEK-CV-DDE-CS05-000055

Analysis models:
Footing 1: Model ref. 5. Cable post - without trays - West side.rtd
Footing 2: Model ref. 7. Cable post - without trays - East side.rtd
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)

Subgrade modulus:

Subgrade modulus for footing 1 = 24 MN/m3

Allowable bearing pressure for footing 1 = 500 kN/m2

Subgrade modulus for footing 2 = 12 MN/m3

Allowable bearing pressure for footing 2 = 185 kN/m2
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1

Footing 1 = 650 mm
The following have been extracted from finite element map output of bending moments

Mxx Myy Qxx Qyy

kNm/m kNm/m kN/m kN/m
ULS 6 17.3 30 70

Design reinforcement - Dia Spacing

Main reinforcement for Mxx 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
Main reinforcement for Myy 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
The required reinforcement is = 260 mm2
The provided reinforcement 16 mm @ 150 = 1340 mm2 Safe
The spacing of bars = 150 mm
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
The maximum design shear force = 60 kN
The concrete section shear capacity = 257 kN Safe
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1

Footing 1 = 650 mm
The following have been extracted from finite element map output of bending moments

Mxx Myy
kNm/m kNm/m
SLS 4 12

Design reinforcement - Dia Spacing

Main reinforcement for Mxx 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
Main reinforcement for Myy 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 1
Bearing pressure check

Arrangement of footing 2
Bearing pressure = 124.5 kN/m2
(conservatively considered ULS combinations)
Foundation rests on mass concrete beneath footing. Hence, the pressure at the base of mass
concrete should include the weight of it.
The depth of mass concrete = 1.34 m
3
Density of concrete = 24 kN/m
2
The base pressure at base of mass concrete = 156.66 kN/m Safe
2
Allowable bearing pressure = 500 kN/m
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2

Footing 2 = 450 mm
The following have been extracted from finite element map output of bending moments

Mxx Myy Qxx Qyy

kNm/m kNm/m kN/m kN/m
ULS 6 17.3 30 70

Design reinforcement - Dia Spacing

Main reinforcement for Mxx 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
Main reinforcement for Myy 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
The required reinforcement is = 260 mm2
The provided reinforcement 16 mm @ 150 = 1340 mm2 Safe
The spacing of bars = 150 mm
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
The maximum design shear force = 60 kN
The concrete section shear capacity = 257 kN Safe
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2

Footing 2 = 450 mm
The following have been extracted from finite element map output of bending moments

Mxx Myy
kNm/m kNm/m
SLS 4 12

Design reinforcement - Dia Spacing

Main reinforcement for Mxx 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
Main reinforcement for Myy 16 150 c/c (Top & Bottom)
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2

The reinforcement is same in both directions and top and bottom, hence designed for
maximum design moment.
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Cable posts at North Portal - Design of Isolated foundations (cont'd)
Footing 2
Bearing pressure check

Arrangement of footing 1
Bearing pressure = 124.5 kN/m2
(conservatively considered ULS combinations)
Foundation rests on mass concrete beneath footing. Hence, the pressure at the base of mass
concrete should include the weight of it.
The depth of mass concrete = 1.34 m
3
Density of concrete = 24 kN/m
2
The base pressure at base of mass concrete = 156.66 kN/m Safe
2
Allowable bearing pressure = 500 kN/m