In simply supported bridges one end of the girder is fixed end and other end is free end. To
fixed the girder plinth dowel bar is installed between capping beam and end diaphragm.
Typical detail of a plinth is shown in below
50
POLYSTYRENE
PACKING
15mm THICK 25mm TK. LEVELING
400
300x400 (NON SHRINKAGE
POLYSTYRENE MATERIAL SAME
END DIAPHRAGM PACKING STRENGTH OR MORE)
Total traction force is resisted by the dowels hence dowel bars should be design to
withstand for the tranction force and other longitudinal horizontal forces. Combination 4
is more critical than other combinations because traction force is more greater than
other longitudinal laods.
Loads Calculation
From
Superstrucure Traction (kN) Creep (kN) Shrinkage (kN)
models and Pier No
bearing pad
reports PRD1 24 2 1
PRD2 30 2 1
1
Designed By :Asela
Combination 4 ϒFL
SLS ULS
Traction 1.0 1.375
Creep 1.0 1.32
Shrinkage 1.0 1.32
PRD1 37
PRD2 45
Max.Force per
Pier No
Dowel,(kN)
PRD1,PRD2 45
PRD1,PRD2 45 25 113