Western Bridge Engineers’ Seminar · Failure of First Micropile, 14.4” • Displacement...
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Western Bridge Engineers’ SeminarReno Nevada, September 9, 2015
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I-5
I-805
Genesee Ave
Voigt Drive
La Jolla Village Drive
Gilman Drive
UCSD Gilman Bridge - Project Overview
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UCSD Long Range Development PlanInternal Loop Road Concept
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UCSD Jacobs Medical Center
BioMed 2 BuildingAltman Clinic & Translational Research
UCSD Medical East Campus Projects(Over $2B New Construction)
• Jacobs Medical Center• JMC Central Plant• Altman Clinic & Translational Research • East Campus Central Plant Expansion• East Campus Parking Structure• East Campus Pavilion• BioMed 2 Building• East Campus Office Building
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SANDAG Mid-Coast LRT
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Project HistoryAdvanced Technology Bridge
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Project HistoryAdvanced Technology Bridge
• 1990’s -Conceptual Design, Lab Testing
• May 2003 –65% Design $12M ($21M in 2015 dollars)
• Oct 2003 -Value Engineering
• Summer 2004 –Project Discontinued
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Project Limits and Design Concept
• Expand west and north legs of Gilman Drive to accommodate future traffic
• Tie into existing Medical Center Drive
• Tie into VA driveway to provide access to VA, but no construction on VA property
• Design is compatible with I-5 and LRT projects
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Bridge Typical Section• Conforms to New Gilman Drive Roadway
• 11 ft through lanes, 10 ft turn lane
• 5 ft bike lanes
• 10 ft sidewalk on north, 6 ft sidewalk on south
• California ST-10 bridge rail modified with architectural details
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Initial Bridge ConceptsHand Sketches, Feb 2011
• Which bridge types are feasible?
• Most appropriate for the site?
• What would UCSD want?
• What would Caltrans approve?
• Simple concrete bridge:
• Economical• Durable• Low maintenance• Proven system• Used elsewhere by Caltrans
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Bridge Concept 1Standard Two-span Box Girder
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Bridge Concept 2Haunched Box Girder
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Bridge Concept 3Three-span Frame with Inclined Legs
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Bridge Concept 4Three-span Arch
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Is Arch Feasible at this Site?
• Geometry is appropriate (40 ft height)
• Formation can support thrust
• Concrete in compression (durable)
• Has been used before by Caltrans locally
• Adams Ave OC at I-15, 1970(SR=98.3)
• Eastgate Mall OC at I-805, 1971 (SR=95.1)
• W Lilac Rd OC at I-15, 1978(SR=99.9)
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Architectural Features and Site Influence
SAFDIE RABINES ARCHITECTS
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Future I-5 CorridorHeading South
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Future I-5 CorridorHeading North – View 1
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Future I-5 CorridorHeading North – View 2
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Gilman Bridge
Photo Simulations
ExistingInterstate 5 Northbound
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Gilman Bridge
Photo Simulations
InterimInterstate 5 Northbound
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UltimateInterstate 5 Northbound
Photo Simulations
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Structural Design
• Low profile arch will have large horizontal thrust on the foundations
R2R1
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Geotechnical Conditions
• Borings at abutments and arch foundations• Scripps Formation (siltstone/claystone/sandstone)• Ardath Shale• Formation can provide required strength• Stiffness varies and is relatively low
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Finite Element Modeling with Plaxis
• Model subsurface geometry and arch footings with 2D plane strain model
• Calibrate soil parameters based on in-situ and lab tests
• Apply footing load
• Check footing displacements against bridge performance requirements
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Structure and Foundation Concepts
1. Connect abutment to arch foundation with inclined strut
2. Use micropiles in lieu of slurry backfill
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Design Refinement• Struts connect superstructure to foundations to reduce arch thrust
Resultant @ 28⁰
Resultant @ 44⁰
9760 kips 9760 kips
7700 kips 7700 kips
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Construction Sequence
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406’-6”
317’-0”
36’-0”
Bridge Layout and Geometry
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Superstructure Geometry
Section A-A: Backspan, constant depthSection B-B: Backspan, variable depthSection C-C: Mainspan, variable depth, stacked cells, arch legs frame into superstructureSection D-D: Mainspan, variable depth
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SECTION A-A(Back Spans, Constant Depth)
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SECTION B-B (Back Spans, Variable Depth)
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SECTION C-C (Main Span, Variable Depth, Arch Legs and Deck Merge)
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SECTION D-D (Main Span, Variable Depth, Near Arch Crown)
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Arch Geometry
• Arch Legs• Exterior corner of
intrados constant (21’-7”) from “GIL” Line
• Arch width and depth varies
• Increasing slope at exterior face
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Foundation Geometry
INCLINED STRUT – PART SECTION
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Foundation Geometry
PILE CAP - SECTION
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RM Bridge Software
Structural Model
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All Types of Bridges• Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete • Steel and Composite• Arch Bridges• Cable Supported Bridges
Any Erection Method• Span-by-Span• Advanced Shoring• Incremental Launching• Pre-cast Segmental• Balanced Cantilever Bridges• Cast-in-Place
RM Bridge Overview
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• Define Roadway Axis
• Create 3D models from a library of cross-sections, or build your own
• Import from DWG/DGN
• No limits on the shape
• 3D Variable Parameters
• Simple beams
• Composite grillage
• Cable structures
• Link all together
RM Bridge ModelerGilman Drive Arch Bridge
WekivaParkway
Vandenberg AFB
Ped CSB @La Jolla Village Dr.
Ped & Bicycle Bridge Palo Alto
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Define Bridge Cross Sections
• Use construction lines to define every surface of a desired cross sectional shape
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• Reference Sets are points defined within a cross section for the definition of:
• Spring Locations
• Connection Points
• Stress Points
• Rebar
• Post-Tensioning Path
Define Reference Sets
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Connect Segments
Rigid Link
Arch legs are connected to the superstructure with rigid links
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• Additional Definition• Set-up activation• Define load cases • Define live load cases• Define scheduled actions• Design code checks
RM Bridge –Analysis / Design
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Live Load Lanes & Live Load Trains
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LRFD Design Code Checks
• Stress Check• Ultimate Load Check• Shear Capacity Check
• Reinforced Concrete Design• Crack Control Check
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• Forces• Displacements
• Stresses• Reinforcement, …
Complies with Design Code (LRFD, CA Amendments, Caltrans SDC)
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Design report combines text and graphical data
Post Processing –Design Report
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Seismic Design –Site Seismicity
• Vs30 = 460 m/s
• Type C Soil
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Seismic Design
1st Eigenmode1.013 Hertz / 0.987 sec
Calculate Mode Shapes
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Seismic Design
• Preliminary design with no Strut
• Plastic hinges form at top of arch legs
High Bending Stresses at Top of Arch Legs
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Struts Have a Beneficial Effect on the Seismic Performance
• A strut was added between the superstructure and foundation to reduce arch thrust
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Seismic Response Including Inclined Struts
• Struts stiffened the bridge in both directions
• ∆trans = 9” (before), 5” (after)
• Superstructure acts as diaphragm (plenty of capacity)
• Arch legs now stay elastic
Arch Leg Stresses ↓
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Seismic Design –Transverse Pushover Results
Seismic Demand, 5.2”First Yield, 5.7”
Failure of First Micropile, 14.4”
• Displacement Capacity vs. Demand = 14.4/5.2 = 2.8
• EQ would have to develop 2.8 times the intensity to fail one pile
• 96 micropiles used
• Ductility Demand = 5.2/5.7 = 0.9 (Bridge stays elastic, no damage)
• SDC allows Ductility Demand of 5.0
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Looking North
Bridge Renderings
S A F D I E R A B I N E S A R C H I T E C T S
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Looking East
S A F D I E R A B I N E S A R C H I T E C T S
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Rail Transition at Ends of BridgeS A F D I E R A B I N E S A R C H I T E C T S
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Project Team
• UCSD - Project Management, EnvironmentalAnka Fabian, Robin Tsuchida, Cathy Presmyk
• Caltrans – Design OversightArturo Jacobo, Kareem Scarlet, Shahbaz Alvi, Dave Stebbins, Norbert Gee
• Moffatt & Nichol – Civil, Roadway & Bridge EngineeringTony Sánchez, Perry Schacht, Victor Tirado, Mitch Duran, Debbie Ramirez, Arash Monsefan, Garrett Dekker, Elena Pleshchuk, Gernot Komar, Jason Hong, Bob Dameron, Al Ely, Patrick Chang, Amanda Del Bello
• Safdie Rabines Architects – ArchitectureEric Lindebak, Brer Marsh, Ricardo Rabines
• Earth Mechanics – Geotechnical EngineeringEric Brown, Patrick Wilson
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