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Part 2- Bridge Construction
1- Introduction & Investigation1
1.1. IntroductionBridge is a structure providing passage (highway, railway,
pedestrian, canal, Pipeline) over obstacle (river, valley, road, railway)
“Build bridges and you will have a friend”
Bridge engineering is one of the fascinating fields in civil engineering
calling for expertise in many areas: structural analysis and design,
geotechnique, traffic projection, surveying, runoff calculation and
methods of construction.
A bridge engineer has to have an appreciation of economics and
aesthetics besides ability in analysis and design.
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.1. Preliminary Survey for site selection
Preliminary data for site selection is collected from site visit for different alternative bridge sites.
The proposed road alignment
The local terrain and site conditions
The required design life of the bridge
The likely traffic volumes
The resources available for the project
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.2. Site Selection
Ideal site for bridge crossings
On straight reach of the river or nodal point for meandering rivers
Where the flow is steady and uniform
Beyond the disturbing influence of large tributaries
Has well defined & stable high banks above flood level
Has reasonable straight approach & permits square crossings
Has good foundation conditions
Has short span
Doesn’t requirement extensive river training work
Doesn’t requirement extensive underwater construction
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.2. Site Selection
Initial Considerations during site selection
Appropriate vertical and horizontal alignment
Soil strength to ensure stability of the structure
Should not have adverse impact on adjoining land or building
Location of bridge in relation to approach road alignment.
a) Total Span < 60m:- The alignment of approach govern
b) 60m < Total Span < 300m:- Both alignment & good bridge site selection
c) Total Span > 300m:- Good bridge site governs
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Factors that most often need to be confirmed by field inspection are
High-water marks or profiles and related frequencies.
Selection of roughness coefficients,
Evaluation of apparent flow direction and diversions,
Flow concentration (main stream),
Observation of land use and related flood hazards, and
Geomorphic relationships and soil conditions
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Elements of Site investigation
I- Catchment area and runoff data
Catchment size
Catchment grade
Catchment cover
Presence of artificial or natural storage
Change in nature of catchment (deforestation & afforestation)
Maximum recorded intensity & frequency of rain fall
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Elements of Site investigation
II- Drawings
A. Index map: general topographic map (1:50000)
B. Contour Map:
C. Site Plan: show detail of selected site 100-200m u/s and d/s of selected site
D. Cross section & longitudinal section of the river
E. Catchment area map:
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Elements of Site investigation
III- River Survey
A. General Information: River name, flood direction, nearest town…
B. Water Level
• OFL (Ordinary flood level)
• LWL (Lowest water level)
• HFL (Highest Flood Level)
• DFL (Design Flood Level)
C. Design Discharge is flood occurring no more than once every 10yrs (returning
period)
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Elements of Site investigation Design Discharge is maximum flow that can pass through the bridge without
• Causing unacceptable disruption to traffic
• Endangering the piers & abutment foundation with scours
• Damaging approach embankments
• Causing flood damage on upstream of embankments.
Calculation of Design Discharge
a) Rational Formula
b) Area – Velocity Method
c) Unit Hydrograph
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.3. Site Investigation
Elements of Site investigation
IV. Soil Investigation
It is required to get
Soil profile
Engineering property of the foundation material
Foundation level for abutments & piers for design of foundation
The above information is obtained by analyzing samples taken from boreholes,
test pit or geophysical survey.
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1.2. Investigation for Bridge1.2.4. Span Determination
A. Economic Span: Min span length where cost of superstructure = Cost of
substructure.
B. Hydraulic Requirement: bridges are designed to accommodate design discharge
at design flood.
C. Location of Piers: Piers should be located to cause minimum obstruction to flow
D. Free Board: water way below superstructure should be designed to pass design
flood & floating debris with back water effect.
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2- Bridge type and Selection
2.1. Bridge Types13
2.1. Types of Bridge14
Classification is mainly based on Superstructure
a) Material
b) Span Length
c) Span Arrangement
d) Functionality
e) Structural form
f) Span Length
g) Movement
2.1. Types of Bridge Construction Materials
Timber Bridges
Masonry Bridges
Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Pre-stressed Concrete Bridges
Steel Bridges
Composite Bridges
Span Arrangement
Simply Supported
Continuous
Cantilever
Traffic type/functionality
Road bridge
Railway bridge
Pedestrian bridge
Span length
L ≤ 6m (Culvert)
7m < L ≤ 15m (Small span bridges)
16 ≤ L ≤ 50m (Medium span Bridges)
50 ≤ L≤ 150m (Large Span Bridges)
L≥150m (Extra Large Span Bridges)
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2.1. Types of BridgeStructural Arrangement or Form
Slab Bridges
T - Girder (Deck girder Bridges)
Box Girder
Arch Bridges
Truss Bridges
Cable Stayed Bridges
Suspension Bridges
Movements
Movable Bridges
(Bascule, Lift, Swing)
Fixed Bridges
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Slab Bridge17
2.1. Types of Bridge18
Slab Bridges are the simplest and least expensive structures that can be
built for small spans up to 12m.
They normally requires more concrete and reinforced steel than Girder
Bridge of the same span but the formwork is simpler and less expressive,
hence they are economical when these cast factor balance favorably.
2.1. Types of Bridge19
These bridges can be built on ground supported false work or
constructed of precast elements.
The load carrying mechanism is by plate action, i.e., by bending and
twisting due to continuity in all directions.
Application of a load on the portion make the slab deflect into a dish
shape locally, causing a two-dimensional system of bending and
twisting moments.
Slab Stringer (T-Girder) Bridge
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Pre- Stressed Girder BridgesSteel girders with open intermediate bent
diaphragmsPre-stressed I-girder intermediate bent
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Pre- Stressed Girder Bridges22
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Pre- Stressed Girder Bridges
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Pre- Stressed Girder Bridges
Pre- Stressed I-Girder Pre- Stressed Slab deck
Pre-stressed Double Tee GirdersSteel Plate Girder Bridge
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Pre- Stressed Girder Bridges
2.1. Types of BridgeT-Girder Bridge26
2.1. Types of BridgeT-Girder Bridges27
They are used for bridges spanning from about 10 meters-25 meters.
These usually consist of equal1y spaced beams or girders or stringers (generally with
spacing of 1.8-3.6m) spanning longitudinally between supports.
The slab is structural1y continuous across the top.
The slab serves dual purpose of supporting the live load on the bridge and acting as the
top flange of the longitudinal beams.
Diaphragms are provided transversely between the beams over the supports and
depending on the span, at mid span and other intermediate locations.
The purpose of providing diaphragms is to ensure lateral distribution of live loads to
various adjacent stringers, the magnitude of the share of each stringer depends on the
stiffness of the diaphragms relative to the stringers and on the method of connectivity.
Design of T- girder bridges consists of deck slab analysis and design, and the T-girder
analysis and design.
Box Girder Bridge28
2.1. Types of BridgeBox-Girder Bridge
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2.1. Types of BridgeBox-Girder Bridges30
Concrete box girder bridges are economical for spans of above 25 to 45m.
They can be reinforced concrete or pre-stressed concrete. Longer span than 45mwill have to be pre-stressed.
They are similar to T-beams in configuration except the webs of T-beams are all interconnected by a common flange resulting in a cellular superstructure.
The top slab, webs and bottom slab are built monolithically to act as a unit, which means that full shear transfer must be provided between all parts of the section.
The interior webs resist shear and often only a small portion of girder moments. Consequently they are usually thinner than the webs of T-beams.
In the case of continuous T-beams, the webs must resist the negative girder moments as well as all the shear, and contain all the reinforcement for positive moments.
2.1. Types of BridgeBox-Girder Bridges31
The bottom slab (soffit) contains reinforcement for the positive moment and also
acts as a compression flange in the negative moment regions of continuous spans.
The bottom slab also affords a superstructure considerably thinner than a T- beam
bridge of the same span and permits even longer spans to be built.
Exterior Girder/web Interior Girder/web
2.1. Types of BridgeBox-Girder Bridges32
Concrete box girder bridges have several advantages over other types;
1. The relatively shallow depth of box girders is all advantage where headroom is
limited like in urban overpasses.
2. Monolithic construction of the superstructure and substructure offers structural as
well as aesthetic advantage. The pier caps for continuous box girders can be
placed with in the box, facilitating rigid connection to the pier.
3. They provide space for utilities such as water and gas lines, power, telephone and
cable ducts, storm drains and sewers, which can be placed in the hollow cellular
section.
4. Reinforced concrete box girders have high torsional resistance due to their
closed shape and are particularly suitable for structures with significant
curvature. This construction also lends itself to aesthetic treatment.
Truss Bridge
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2.1. Types of BridgeTruss Bridge34
It creates a very rigid structure & one that transfers the load from a single point to
a much wider area
Loads members in tension and compression.
Members are pinned at joints (Moment = 0).
Triangles provide stability and strength.
Ways to strengthen members in bending.
Decrease overall length (deflections).
Cross section design (moment of inertia)
Use stronger materials (elastic modulus).
2.1. Types of BridgeTruss Bridge35
Truss bridges are used for larger spans for which the depth of girder
bridges is not practical due to fabrication, erection and transportation
limitation or due to economy in the case of concrete girders.
The larger the height is compared to the span, the greater its strength
Every bar in this bridge experiences either a pushing or pulling force, The bars rarely bend.
Ability to support weight relies on the strength of the joints
Reasons for its un popularity
• Lack of aesthetics
• High life time cost
2.1. Types of BridgeTruss Bridge36
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Arch Bridge
Sydney, Australia
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Eads Bridge, St. Louis
2.1. Types of BridgeArch Bridge39
A true arch transfers loads to its foundation by pure compression, however, the variable position of the live load always causes super imposed bending.
Arch bridges are
Very Strong if well designed
Can be very beautiful
Tend to be heavy
Need strong abutment
Economical for medium & long span bridges
Reduce bending on members
2.1. Types of BridgeClassification of Arch Bridges40
1. Position of deck
a. Deck Arch
b. Half through Arch
c. Through Arch
2. Based on nature of ribs
a. Truss Arch
b. Solid Rib Arch
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Cantilever Bridge
Quebec Bridge
2.1. Types of BridgeCantilever Bridge42
Cantilever bridge consists of two simple spans (anchor spans)
with cantilever on each side of either shore supporting a short
suspended span in the middle of the stream or river. This
arrangement results in substantial reduction of moments or forces, in
the suspended span.
Cantilever span can be erected without a false work, river navigation is not
impeded during construction.
They reduce moment & force in the suspended span, decreasing mid span
deflection so they have strength, rigidity & sturdiness required to carry
heavy rail road traffic.
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Cable stayed Bridge
2.1. Types of BridgeCable Stayed Bridge44
Cable-stayed bridges are unique in that the superstructure is supported
(or hung) at several intermediate points by inclined cables, or stays,
radiating from and continuous over the towers, instead of being supported
from underneath by conventional piers or bents.
The girder can be steel or pre-stressed concrete
Aesthetically pleasing
Easier and faster to build
Economically competitive for medium and large spans
Need strong towers
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46 Suspension Bridge
2.1. Types of BridgeSuspension Bridge47
Can span distance for longer than any other kind of bridge
Aesthetic, light, and strong
Consists four essential parts (Tower, Anchorage, Cable, Deck)
The main cables are curved & continuous b/n towers.
The deck usually supported on stiffening trusses is hung from
suspension cables. It consists of a central main span flanked on each
side by a side span that is separated from the main span by towers. The
ends of the suspension cables are secured at the anchorage, which are
usually built of massive masonry or concrete.
2.1. Types of BridgeSuspension Bridge48
The distinction between cable-stayed and suspension bridges is the profile of the
cable.
In suspension bridges the main cables are curved and continuous between the
towers. The deck and other vertical loading are suspended from these
cables at relatively short intervals. Being relatively flexible, the main cable
develops funicular shape, which is a function of the magnitude and position of
the loading. On the other hand,
In cable-stayed bridges, the cables are straight and extend from one tower and
connected to the deck directly at discrete points. Being, taut, they furnish
relatively inflexible support along the span at several points and provide
a bridge with relatively greater stiffness than that achievable in suspension
bridges.
2.1. Types of BridgeSuspension Bridge49
It is believed that the greater
stiffness provided by cable-
stayed systems makes their
limit span less susceptible to
wind-induced vibrations,
compared to the limit span of
suspension bridges.
Suspension bridges are most
expensive to build and susceptible
to ‘wobbles’ due to wind, if badly
designed.
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a. Geometric condition of the site (Road Alignment, Design flood and highest water mark)
b. Aesthetics,
c. Traffic capacity,
d. Need for future widening,
e. Structural stability,
f. Foundation (sub-surface) conditions, and strength of abutments.
g. Erection procedures,
h. Available Material
i. Knowledge(skill) and Equipment(capacity) of the contractor
j. Clearance requirement above and below the road way
k. General civic requirements with respect to location, financing and community values.
2.2. Selection of Bridge Types51
For Curved Bridges continuous box girder and slab bridges are good choices because
They have pleasing appearance
Can readily be built on a curve
Have relatively high torsional resistance
Structural Type Material Range of Spans (m)
Slab Concrete 0-12
Girder Concrete, Steel 12-250 (Concrete), 30-260(Steel)
Arch Concrete 90-500
Truss Steel 90-550
Cable Stayed Concrete, Steel <250
Suspension Steel 300-1400
2.2. Selection of Bridge TypesContinuous reinforced concrete bridge
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Less number of bearings than simply supported bridge since on line of
bearings are used over the piers.
Reduced width of pier, thus less flow obstruction and less amount of material.
Requires less number of expansion joints due to which both the initial
cost and maintenance cost become less.
Better architectural appearance.
Lesser Vibration and deflection.
Additional strength from moment redistribution due to continuity & rigid.
Smaller cross section of bridge components both superstructure & sub structure
Analysis is laborious and time consuming.
2.2. Selection of Bridge TypesSimple Span reinforced concrete bridge
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Elastic moment capacities are used for design resulting in large cross sections
Analysis and design is simple
High maintenance cost
Many construction joints at the discontinuities
2.2. Selection of Bridge TypesConcrete Construction54
Advantage
Adaptable to wide variety of structural shapes and loads
Low cost of maintenance (less than 1% of construction cost per year).
Long life and better resistance to temporary overloads and dynamic loads than steel bridges.
Cast-in-place reinforced concrete structure are continuous and monolithic
Easy construction, low cost and good seismic resistance.
They can also be given the desired aesthetic appearance.
Disadvantage
Large dead weight that require large foundation
Difficulty to widen or rebuild
Longer construction time
Expensive formwork and false work
2.2. Selection of Bridge TypesSteel Construction55
Advantage
Steel bridges can be built faster than reinforced concrete or pre stressed concrete bridge.
They can be erected with ease and this minimizing construction costs.
Steel superstructures are usually lighter than concrete superstructures which translate into reduced substructures costs, which can be significant when soil conditions are poor.
Steel superstructures can be designed with shallower depth than RC, which is an important consideration when overhead clearance is required.
Steel bridges are easy and faster to repair than RC.
Disadvantage
Corrosion of steel is the major drawback which requires prohibitively high maintenance cost. Corrosion can reduce cross section of structural members and weaken the superstructure.
The second disadvantage is that steel fatigues under repeated loading (its strength decreases under repeated loading at high number of cycles of loading)
3- Sub-Structure
3.1. Abutment56
3.1. Abutment57