Step -1 Properties of UHPC – Required for Design SETRA Code;

(Stress-strain curve, creep, shrinkage, Literature review

stress limits etc…
Identify critical failure modes.
Identify limitations of UHPC.
Any additional design parameters?
Step -2 Identify a typical design example. Case Study – Need discussion with
Say 3 Lanes with footpath (Normal NHAI stakeholders
Structures)
Choose span length – Based on chosen span – MIDAS/ STAAD
a) 56m (already constructed in India) Grillage model (if I Girders are chosen) can
b) 80m (Point of interest) be created.
Choose Structures System – MIDAS is preferable.
c) I Girders – Most preferred
d) Box Girder – May not be preferred in
usual case due to logistics
Choose Structural configurations – From the first principle required
e) Flange width, depth of girder, width of configuration shall be justified with
web etc… reinforcement and PT requirement. Excel
f) Based on Force Demands VB, Python or MATLAB may be used for
the programming.
Step -3 Critical failure modes shall be investigated 3D FEM model (using 8 node element) in
with 3D model. MIDAS for individual girder.
For exp., lateral torsional buckling if web is
too slender etc…
Step -4 Comparison to be made with usual design Typical design of girders and sub-structure
practice (Real life example – Actual required.
bridge). Say M50 grade of concrete for
girders. Grade of Sub-structure and
foundation remains the same.
In order to show benefits, analysis may be
conducted for 4 seismic zone (Seismic
zone 2, 3 , 4 and 5).
Foundation requirement is important in
seismic areas.
Step -5 Parametric studies may be conducted for Excel program/ MATLAB/ PYTHON already
different grades of UHPC and overall developed in step-2 can be used.
savings in construction cost.