The distribution of live load

among the longitudinal

girder can be estimated by
COURBON’S
METHOD
Cross section-A-A
 culve
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A culvert is a structure that allows water
to flow under a road,
railroad, trail, or similar obstruction from
one side to the other side.
Typically embedded so as to be
surrounded by soil, a culvert may be
made from a pipe, reinforced concrete or
other material.
1.Pipe culvert
2.Arch culvert
3.Box culvert
4.Steel girder
5.Rcc slab girder
Example of R.C. Slab culvert Design

Given data
Width of bridge: 12m
No footpath provided
M25
Fe415
Clear span =5m
Height of vent =3.0m
Wearing course thickness =56mm asphalt concret
Design of deck slab
(i)Preliminary dimensions:
(ii)Slab thickness assumed 550mm
(iii)Using 20mm dia bar & clear cover 50 mm
 Dead loads
Weight  per m^2 of Slab = thickness x density of concrete
= 0.550 x 25
=13.75 KN

Wearing course per m^2 of slab =2.0 KN/m^2

Total dead load = 15.75 KN/M^2

Bending moment due to dead load

=57.40875 KNm
Bending moment due to
IRC Class AA wheeled vehicle