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Comprehensive Design Example for Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Girder Superstructure Bridge with Commentary (in SI(Standard International) Units).

PB2007100014

Publication Date	2003
Page Count	396
Abstract	This document consists of a comprehensive design example of a prestressed concrete girder bridge. The superstructure consists of two simple spans made continuous for live loads. The substructure consists of integral end abutments and a multi-column intermediate bent. The document also includes instructional commentary based on the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Second Edition, 1998, including interims for 1999 through 2002). The design example and commentary are intended to serve as a guide to aid bridge design engineers with the implementation of the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. This document is offered in Standard International (SI) Units. An accompanying document in US Customary Units is offered under report No. FHWA NHI-04-043, NTIS number PB2005-108586. This document includes detailed flowcharts outlining the design steps for all components of the bridge. The flowcharts are cross-referenced to the relevant specification articles to allow easy navigation of the specifications. Detailed design computations for the following components are included: concrete deck, prestressed concrete I-girders, elastomeric bearing, integral abutments and wing walls, multi-column bent and pile and spread footing foundations. In addition to explaining the design steps of the design example, the comprehensive commentary goes beyond the specifics of the design example to offer guidance on different situations that may be encountered in other bridges.
Keywords	Bridge design Girders Design Flow charts Flexural strength Shear strength Bearings Abutments Bridge decks Loads(Forces) Prestressed concrete bridge girders Superstructure bridges LFRD(Load and Resistance Factor Design)
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
Corporate Authors	Modjeski and Masters, Harrisburg, PA.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB2005-108586, Commentary in US Customary Units. Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200625
Contract Number	DTFH61-02-T-63032

Comprehensive Design Example for Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Girder Superstructure Bridge with Commentary (in SI(Standard International) Units).

Comprehensive Design Example for Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Girder Superstructure Bridge with Commentary (in SI(Standard International) Units).
PB2007100014

Publication Date	2003
Page Count	396
Abstract	This document consists of a comprehensive design example of a prestressed concrete girder bridge. The superstructure consists of two simple spans made continuous for live loads. The substructure consists of integral end abutments and a multi-column intermediate bent. The document also includes instructional commentary based on the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Second Edition, 1998, including interims for 1999 through 2002). The design example and commentary are intended to serve as a guide to aid bridge design engineers with the implementation of the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. This document is offered in Standard International (SI) Units. An accompanying document in US Customary Units is offered under report No. FHWA NHI-04-043, NTIS number PB2005-108586. This document includes detailed flowcharts outlining the design steps for all components of the bridge. The flowcharts are cross-referenced to the relevant specification articles to allow easy navigation of the specifications. Detailed design computations for the following components are included: concrete deck, prestressed concrete I-girders, elastomeric bearing, integral abutments and wing walls, multi-column bent and pile and spread footing foundations. In addition to explaining the design steps of the design example, the comprehensive commentary goes beyond the specifics of the design example to offer guidance on different situations that may be encountered in other bridges.
Keywords	Bridge design Girders Design Flow charts Flexural strength Shear strength Bearings Abutments Bridge decks Loads(Forces) Prestressed concrete bridge girders Superstructure bridges LFRD(Load and Resistance Factor Design)
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
Corporate Authors	Modjeski and Masters, Harrisburg, PA.; Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB2005-108586, Commentary in US Customary Units. Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200625
Contract Number	DTFH61-02-T-63032