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    The document summarizes the design criteria and analysis of an arch bridge using finite element modeling. There are three types of forces on each structural section: 1) external loads, 2) primary loads from post-tensioning tendons, and 3) secondary loads from reactions to primary loads. Input data includes the dimensions, loads, and material properties of 8 bridge sections. An analysis is performed to determine the conservative section forces from external loads only, primary post-tensioning loads, and secondary reactions, to inform the structural design.

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    The document summarizes the design criteria and analysis of an arch bridge using finite element modeling. There are three types of forces on each structural section: 1) external loads, 2) primary loads from post-tensioning tendons, and 3) secondary loads from reactions to primary loads. Input data includes the dimensions, loads, and material properties of 8 bridge sections. An analysis is performed to determine the conservative section forces from external loads only, primary post-tensioning loads, and secondary reactions, to inform the structural design.

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    Arch Bridge Analysis Using Finite Element Method: Design Criteria

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    The document summarizes the design criteria and analysis of an arch bridge using finite element modeling. There are three types of forces on each structural section: 1) external loads, 2) primary loads from post-tensioning tendons, and 3) secondary loads from reactions to primary loads. Input data includes the dimensions, loads, and material properties of 8 bridge sections. An analysis is performed to determine the conservative section forces from external loads only, primary post-tensioning loads, and secondary reactions, to inform the structural design.

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    Arch Bridge Analysis using Finite Element Method


    DESIGN CRITERIA
    The concrete post-tensioned structural design is actually sections design, no matter box girder, circular column, or other sections.
    There are three kind of forces on each section:
    1. External loads, w only without PT, section forces. The External loads can be ASD level for serviceability design, or SD level for ultimate strength design.
    2. Primary equivalent loads, PT section forces. The tendon is mentally removed and replaced with all of the loads it exerts on the structure.
    3. Secondary section forces from all reactions of primary PT , on free-body structure.

    INPUT DATA

    DIMENSION

    D (in)

    A (in2)

    Ix (in4, in plane)

    76

    3507.84

    2791662

    113

    4307.04

    7488499

    200

    6186.24

    31119420

    107

    4177.44

    6540969

    84

    3680.64

    3584948

    100

    10800

    9000000

    80

    8640

    4608000

    60

    6480

    1944000

    V (kips, in plane)

    x (in)

    y (in)

    LL =

    ft

    Section

    L=
    LR =

    130

    ft

    ft

    H=

    40

    ft

    TOP DECK LOAD


    w=

    42.1008

    kips / ft

    (including bridge weight and impact factor.)


    TENDON FORCE AFTER ALLOWANCE LOSSES
    PT =
    8769.6
    kips

    MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
    E=

    4030.50865 ksi

    ANALYSIS & DESIGN SUMMARY


    Design Section Forces (Conservative Values)
    Section

    External Load, w, Only

    External load reactions


    RV =

    662.69

    kips

    -21.96

    0.00

    -267.09

    0.039

    RH =

    2025.85

    kips

    98.97

    5024.89

    511.92

    0.032

    -0.091

    RN =

    2284.37

    kips

    2208.63

    -8426.23

    -528.31

    0.030

    -0.096

    2042.47

    399.48

    -222.21

    0.023

    -0.158

    2042.47

    4016.67

    0.00

    0.000

    -0.199

    3052.45

    3136.35

    -70.17

    0.034

    -0.097

    RV =

    -280.48

    kips

    3052.45

    1568.18

    -70.17

    0.040

    -0.074

    RH =

    178.11

    kips

    3052.45

    0.00

    -70.17

    RN =

    280.48

    kips

    Section

    P (kips, axial)

    M (ft-kips)

    Primary equivalent loads, PT


    P (kips, axial)

    M (ft-kips)

    Primary reactions

    Secondary section forces from primary reactions


    V (kips, in plane)

    P (kips, axial)

    M (ft-kips)

    V (kips, in plane)

    8763.09

    0.00

    -439.09

    22.98

    0.00

    279.54

    8663.40

    8260.81

    -1389.25

    53.24

    -5258.99

    275.38

    8703.67

    31880.12

    2075.49

    173.25

    -13429.48

    41.31

    8932.19

    -2792.25

    526.77

    177.80

    -14119.65

    10.49

    8932.19

    -11367.14

    0.00

    177.80

    -14290.34

    0.00

    326.72

    2698.22

    -60.37

    326.72

    2698.22

    -60.37

    326.72

    1349.11

    -60.37

    326.72

    1349.11

    -60.37

    326.72

    0.00

    -60.37

    326.72

    0.00

    -60.37

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