tie rod

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0
9

3"

Deflect bar downward at post anchorage

as detailed on rail drawings

for the Project.

Provide the class of concrete shown in the Slab or Box Schedule with nominal maximum size aggregate

or approved equal

of 1" or 3/4 ".

7/8 " dia.

tie rod

Select a keyway grout from the QPL for filling keyways,

(A449) x 8-2" long

H.S.

at interior boxes or slabs * 1

and 8-4" long at exterior
boxes or slabs

Provide reinforcing steel as specified in the General Notes for the Project.

Thread 2 1/2 "

Provide smooth dowels conforming to AASHTO M31,

each end

Hardened washer

rod (A449),

M203 (ASTM A416), Grade 270 Supplement 1.

from turning when tensioning.

A563. Hot-dip galvanize tie rods, plates, nuts and washers (except DTIs) after fabrication.
conforming to ASTM F959.

DTI with protrusions

2 1/2 "

Non-turned end

Tighten all tie rods (per box or slab) to about one half the specified tension before proceeding with

pointing toward nut

nut in blockouts

final tensioning.

TIE ROD DETAIL

prevent excessive camber, overstress or failure). Locate transport supports and lifting devices within
2-0" of the ends of boxes and slabs. Transport boxes and slabs after the concrete has reached the

T = 1/2 " (33" Box & 12" Slab)

28 day design strength and a minimum of 7 days after casting.

5/8 " (15" Slab)

and lubricated
B

2 5/8 "

(A36) with 1" dia. (centered)

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3/8 "

3"

Bearing \ 1 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2

B

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Keep boxes and slabs upright at all times. Support them within 2-0" of the ends during storage (to

Hardened washer

(to fit tie rod threads)

hole for 7/8 " dia.

tie rod

1 1/4 " (12" slab)

2 1/8 " (33" Box)

1 3/8 " (15" slab)

2 3/8 " (39" Box)

7/8 " (42" Box & 21" Slab)

1 1/2 " (18" slab)

2 1/2 " (42" Box)

1 1/8 " (48" Box & 26" Slab)

1 5/8 " (21" slab)

2 3/4 " (48" box)

1 1/4 " (30" slab)

3/4 " (39" Box & 18" Slab)

"T"

1 7/8 " (26" slab)

3/8 " 2 5/8 " 2 5/8 "

specified using either split or solid plastic sheathing with a minimum wall thickness of 0.025".
Provide high strength tie rods conforming to ASTM A449. Provide heavy hexagon nuts conforming to ASTM
Tighten tie rods to 39 kips (minimum) using mechanically galvanized direct tension indicators (DTIs)

Circular hardened washer

min. thread each end

Grade 40).

Tension strand initially to 31.0 kips per strand (after harping deflected strand). Debond strands where

Use wrench to prevent tie rod

Nuts tapped oversize

Grade 40 (ASTM A615,

Provide 1/2 " diameter 7 wire low relaxation prestressing steel strand conforming to AASHTO Specification

1/2 "
Mill both ends of tie rod.

Hardened washer

tie

lifting blockouts and tie rod blockouts.

Allow traffic on the bridge only after keyway grout has reached design strength.

Bearing \
7/8 " dia.

Transfer prestress after the concrete reaches the minimum concrete strength at transfer

shown in the Slab or Box Schedule.

RAIL ANCHORAGE DETAIL

Boxes and slabs are designed for live and superimposed dead loading as shown in the General Notes

Traffic rail anchor assembly

1/2 "

dia.

reduction in tie rod lengths)

5 1/4 "

(centered) hole for 7/8 "

for slabs with an appropriate

(A36) with 1" dia.

(2 1/2 " depth may be used

1 3/4 " @ tie rod {

Bearing \ 1 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2

GENERAL NOTES FOR PRESTRESSED BOXES AND SLABS

3/8 "

Top of slab or box

0.02 ft./ft. super each way from crown

2" (30" slab)

Taper grout when slab cambers

Slab or box bottom may

Bearing {

8" wide wedge (A36

6"

Fill keyway to top with grout.

6

be chamfered to prevent

or Merchant Quality)

do not match

breaking of corners at
9"

\ 1 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 9

wedge (See Detail)

8" wide steel

DETAIL "A"
Non-Tensioning End

transfer of prestress

each side of wedge in boxes.

\ 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9

o
Corner may be

each side of wedge in slabs

chamfered 1"

(A36 or Merchant Quality)

max.

T- 3/8 "
B
B

Note:

{ box or slab crown

2-0"
0.02 ft./ft. super

max.

2" min. ACWS

PLAN

1/2 " - 3/4 "

6^

max.

Roadway crown {

See Note below.

each way from crown

required to seal joint

Note:

Insert backer rod where

Hot-dip galvanize wedges and plates.

1"

Add steel plates and wedge at each tie rod crossing before tensioning tie rods.

90

washer on turned nut

7" cos o

PLATE AND WEDGE DETAIL

DTI with protrusions toward
nut with circular hardened

shown.

(A36) with 1" dia.

hole for 7/8 " dia.

Plates and wedge at tie

tie rod

rod (See Detail)

Backer rod (sized

for larger opening)

KEYWAY GROUT DETAIL

Chamfers

PARTIAL ELEVATION

min.

1"

DTI with protrusions

Bottom of slab or box

B

Use Detail "B" at

tensioning end of tie rod.

1/4 "

Bearing \ 1 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2

max.

Form recess bearing area

perpendicular to tie rod as

Keyway grout

as shown

CHAMFER DETAIL

toward nut with circular

B
B

hardened washer under

turned nut

Use 3" dia. tie rod

hole each side of crown

TYPICAL DETAIL FOR

3/8 "
B

B
B

BR445

Deflected strand

BASELINE REPORT DATE

NOTE:

All material and workmanship shall be in accordance with

OREGON STANDARD DRAWINGS

crown.

PRECAST PRESTRESSED

Note:
Tighten tie rods until the bottom corners of the boxes or slabs are in contact.

01-JAN-2009

the current Oregon Standard Specifications

separation due to

INSTALLING BOXES OR SLABS ON CROWN

2 5/8 " 2 5/8 "

2136

accommodate slab

Tie rod hole

CALC. BOOK NO.

1 *Increase rod length

as required to

3/8 "

rod holes as shown

7/8 " dia. tie rod *

1

strands to clear tie

3"

Spread deflected

2 5/8 "

min.

1"

Deflected strand

BOXES AND SLABS DETAILS

Loosen the tie rod and

install the plates and wedges per detail. Shift wedge location as required to avoid conflict with the tie rod.

5 5/8 "
B

DETAIL "B"

Tension the tie rods. Install boxes or slabs level and build up roadway crown with AC wearing surface when

2008

roadway width is 28 or less (for bridges with ACWS).

DATE

Tensioning End

07-11

REVISION DESCRIPTION
Added note.

Effective Date: December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014

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