Analysis 3.1 General Considerations 3.1.

1 Philosophy of Analysis Procedures

For the design of concrete bridges, in distribution of moments, generally use the gross moment of inertia of the concrete superstructure. In lieu of including the transformed area of steel for columns or other compression members, 120 percent of the gross moment of inertial of columns and other compression members may generally be used.

3.1.2 Analysis Methods

The maximum live load deflection computed shall be in accordance with AASHTO except that the maximum live load deflection in a span shall not exceed 1/1000 and for a cantilever 1/375, regardless of whether the bridge is used by pedestrians.
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Bridge and Structures Office Organization 1.2.1 General

The document defining the responsibilities for bridge design within the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the Organization Handbook. In that document, the responsibilities of the Bridge and Structures Office are stated as follows: Provides structural engineering services for the department. Provides technical advice and assistance to other governmental agencies on such matters. The WSDOT Design Manual states the following: Bridge design is the responsibility of the Bridge and Structures Office in Olympia. Any design authorized to be performed at the regional level is subject to review and approval by the Bridge and Structures Office.

1.2.2 Organizational Elements of the Office

A. Bridge and Structures Engineer Responsible for structural engineering services for the department. Manages staff and programs for structure design, contract plan preparation, and inspections and assessments of existing bridges. B. Bridge Design Engineer The Bridge Design Engineer is directly responsible to the Bridge and Structures Engineer for structural design and review, and advises other divisions and agencies on such matters. 1. Structural Design Units The Structural Design Units are responsible for the final design of bridges and other structures. Final design includes preparation of plans. The units provide special design studies, develop design criteria, check shop plans, and review designs submitted by consultants. Each design unit normally consists of individuals including a section supervisor and a bridge specialist. Organization and job assignments within the unit are flexible and are related to the projects underway at any particular time as well as to the qualifications of individuals. The emphasis in the design sections is on providing sound designs, checking, reviewing, and detailing in an efficient manner. A bridge specialist is assigned to each design unit. Each specialist has a particular area of responsibility. The three areas are concrete, steel, and expansion joints and bearings. The specialist acts as a resource person for the bridge office in his specialty and is responsible for keeping up-to-date on current AASHTO criteria, new design concepts, technical publications, construction and maintenance issues. The design units are also responsible for the design and preparation of contract plans for modifications to bridges in service. These include bridge rail replacement, deck repair, seismic retrofits, emergency repairs when bridges are damaged by vehicle or ship collision or natural phenomenon, and expansion joint and drainage retrofit. They review proposed plans of utility attachments to existing bridges. August