= +
' 12
min
/ 4
w s
e
b t
b s
L
+
s
be be
Exterior
Girder
Interior
Girder
ts
bw
bf
boverhang
' max
/2
w
w
f
b
b
b
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Source: AASHTO (2000)
Composite Section Properties
Transformed Width
Typically the concrete used for slab has lower strength than concrete
used for precast section
Lower strength Lower modulus of elasticity
Thus, we need to transform the slab material to the precast material
, ,
, ,
'
'
c CIPC c CIPC
tr e c e e
c PPC c PPC
E f
b b n b b
E f
= = ~
Modular Ratio, usually
< 1.0
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Composite Section Properties
Summary of steps for Width calculations
Actual Width
b
Effective Width
b
e
Transformed Width
b
tr
Equals to girder
spacing
Accounts for
nonuniform stress
distribution
Accounts for
dissimilar material
properties
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Composite Section Properties
After we get the transformed section, we can then calculate
other section properties
A
cc
= A
c
+ t
s
b
tr
y
tc
, y
tb
I
gc
Z
tc
, Z
bc
d
pc
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yt
(abs)
yb
(abs)
c.g.
Precast
h
(abs)
Aps
Precast Cross-
Sectiona Area: Ac
c.g.
Composite
Composite Cross-
Sectiona Area: Acc
btr
dp
dpc
ytc
(abs)
ybc
(abs)
ytc
(abs)
Aps
Loading Stages
In allowable stress design, we need to consider at least two loading
stages, namely initial and service conditions.
In composite construction, the initial moment (immediately after
transfer) is resisted by the precast section, the same as in
noncomposite.
However the service moment (after the bridge is finished) is
resisted by the composite section (precast section and slab acting
together as one member)
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Shored vs. Unshored
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Source: Naaman (2004)
We need to distinguish two
cases of composite
construction methods:
Shored girder is supported
by temporary falsework when
the slab is cast. The falsework
is removed when the slab
hardens.
Unshored girder is not
supported when the slab is
cast.
Shored vs. Unshored
Moments resisted by the precast and composite sections are different in
the two cases
Different stresses during service
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Load Fully Shored Unshored
Precast Composite Precast Composite
Girder Self Weight
Slab Weight
Superimposted Loads
(asphalt, etc.)
Live Loads
Stress Inequality Equations
Case Stress Inequality Equation
I Initial-Top
II Initial-Bottom
III Service-Top
IV Service-Bottom
VI Service-Top Slab
| |
= + = + >
|
\ .
min min
1
i o o i i
t ti
c t t c b t
Fe e F M F M
A Z Z A k Z
min min
1
i o o i i
b ci
c b b c t b
Fe e F M F M
A Z Z A k Z
| |
= + = s
|
\ .
1
'
p p
o c o c
t cs
c t t tc c b t tc
M M
Fe M e M F F
A Z Z Z A k Z Z
| |
= + + = + + s
|
\ .
1
p p
o c o c
b ts
c b b bc c t b bc
M M
Fe M e M F F
A Z Z Z A k Z Z
| |
= + = >
|
\ .
!
,
, ,
,
c CIPC c c
t slab c cs Slab
tc tc c PPC
E M M
n
Z Z E
= = s
Stress at the top of the slab must also be less than the allowable compressive stress
Top of precast,
not top of
composite
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Feasible Domain & Envelope
We can rewrite the stress equations and add practical limit equation
No. Case Stress Inequality Equation
I Initial-Top
II Initial-Bottom
III Service-Top
IV Service-
Bottom
V Practical Limit
VI Service-Top
Slab
( )
| |
s +
|
\ .
0 min
1
b ti t
i
e k M Z
F
( )
| |
s + +
|
\ .
0 min
1
t ci b
i
e k M Z
F
0
1
'
t
b p c cs t
tc
Z
e k M M Z
F Z
| |
| |
> + +
| |
\ .
\ .
0
1
b
t p c ts b
bc
Z
e k M M Z
F Z
| |
| |
> + + +
| |
\ .
\ .
( )
0 0 ,min b c
mp
e e y d s =
!
,
, ,
,
c CIPC c c
t slab c cs Slab
tc tc c PPC
E M M
n
Z Z E
= = s
Top of precast
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Ultimate Strength Design - Composite
Ultimate flexural strength of composite section follows similar procedure
to the T-section.
Shear design of composite section also the same as in noncomposite
section precast section resists all the vertical shear.
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Shear Transfer
To get the
composite
behavior, it is
very important
that the slab
and girder must
not slip past
each other
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Source: Naaman (2004)
Shear Transfer Mechanisms
The key parameter that
determines whether these two
parts will slip past each other
or not is the shear strength at
the interface of slab and girder
This interfacial shear strength
comes from Friction (F = N)
and Cohesion on the concrete
surface
If these are not sufficient, need to
provide shear reinforcement
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Source: AASHTO (2000)
Shear Transfer
Shear Reinforcement
Single bar
Stirrups (multiple legs)
Welded wire fabric
Reinforcement must be anchored
properly to the girder (bends, hooks,
etc)
We generally design the web shear
reinforcement first, and extend that shear
reinforcement through the interface.
Then we check if that area is enough for
horizontal shear transfer at the interface.
If not, we need additional
reinforcement
If enough, then we are OK
Avf
N=Avf fy
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Shear Transfer for Steel Girder
In composite steel-concrete system, the only source of shear
transfer is through the reinforcement (no friction or cohesion
here).
Studs Channels Spirals
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Source: Nowak (2005)
Final Notes on Composite Behavior
Shear Stud is one of the most
common shear connectors it is
welded to the top flange of steel
girder
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Source: Nowak (2005)
Unbonded Tendons
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Unbonded Tendons
Segmentally constructed bridge and cable-stayed bridges are
examples of unbonded tendons in bridges.
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Unbonded or External Prestressing
Strain compatibility does
not apply for unbonded
tendon (i.e. the strain in
steel does not equal to the
strain in concrete around
it)
The strain in tendon is
averaged along the length
of the beam
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Source: Naaman (2004)
End Zone & Anchorage
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Anchorage Reinforcement
Post-tensioning
anchorages creates very
high compressive stress
behind the bearing plate
195
Source: Lin and Burns (1981)
Anchorage Reinforcement
This causes large principal
tensile stress in the
transverse direction, leading
to concrete cracking
We need to determine the
magnitude of this stress and
design some reinforcement
for it
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Source: Nawy (2000)
Anchorage Reinforcement
Methods:
Traditional
(Approximate)
Strut-and-Tie
Method (new for
ACI and AASHTO)
Finite Element
Analysis
(complicated)
Strut-and-Tie Method
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Source: Nawy (2000)
Anchorage Reinforcement
Strut-and-Tie Method
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Source: Nawy (2000)
Camber & Deflection
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Camber and Deflection
AASHTO does not require the deflection criteria be met
But excessive camber and deflection causes uneven rides and the
impression that the structure is not strong enough
The structure may deflect and vibrate too much that it cause fatigue
failure (due to repetitive stress cycles), especially in steel connections.
Vibrations may cause discomfort to drivers on bridge
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Detailed Calculation of Prestress Loss
In many cases, it is adequate to use the Lump Sum loss
In some cases, we need to know exactly the stress in the strands so we can
determine the camber and deflection
Cantilever Construction
Repair/ Rehabilitation
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Source: www.arup.com (2010)