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BRIDGE GIRDERS
TECHNICAL GUIDE
REGIONal SPECIFICATIONS / AB / MB / SK

PRECAST CONCRETE
GIRDERS AND BEAMS
DESIGNED TO SUPPORT
BRIDGE DECKS
AND TRAFFIC LOADS

Proven strength
In-house engineering
Readily available
Various girder types
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BRIDGE GIRDERS

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Armtec is a major manufacturer of precast prestressed concrete girders TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

designed to support bridge decks and traffic loads. The durability, cost • Road bridges
effectiveness and low maintenance of precast concrete, have made it the • Pedestrian bridges
dominant structural material for short to medium span bridges. • Rail bridges

Armtec girders are manufactured under controlled factory conditions. While NOTE
prestressed beams are designed for single-span applications, some girders can For girder details applicable to
be post-tensioned to form continuous spans. regions outside of Armtec’s Prairie
Region, refer to the appropriate
Proven strength Readily available Bridge Girders Technical Guide
Durable, cost effective and easy to Manufactured year-round in
maintain controlled conditions

In-house engineering and installation Various girder types

Able to meet unique aesthetic, NU, trapezoidal, single box,
schedule, span and load requirements Saskatchewan SLC, SL and SLW
available

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BRIDGE GIRDERS
NU GIRDERS
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Concrete
The high level of prestressing will
normally require the use of high
strength concrete. The span capability
diagrams were developed using a
28-day concrete strength of ƒ'c=70MPa.
The unit weight of concrete was
assumed to be 2,450kg/m³. The
concrete may contain silica fume with
air entrainment of 5% to 8%.
The modulus of elasticity of concrete
was calculated using the formula:
EDMONTON, AB - SOUTH LRT OVER WHITEMUD DRIVE
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
• Pedestrian bridges
• Rail bridges
The minimum release strength assumed
was 45MPa. Where there are two
dashed lines in the charts, they
represent limits for 45MPa and 50MPa
release strength. Any point on a chart
above the 45MPa line indicates a
situation where the release strength has
to be higher than 45MPa due to
handling stress limitations. This situation
would require special mix designs which
may increase the cost.
The concrete deck 28-day strength was
assumed to be 45MPa.
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SPAN CAPABILITY
Prestressing Strand
The prestressing strand is 15mm in diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low relaxation
strand, and meets the requirements of ASTM A416, with an area of 140mm².

The initial jacking force is 75% Apƒpu = 195kN

Girders with a Span to Depth Ratio >20 typically use up to an additional four
15mm strands in the top flange to control the lateral stability of the girder at
handling and transportation. End stresses were not checked for all span
conditions indicated in the charts. Stresses may be controlled by debonding and/
or deflecting selected strands at the ends of the girders.

Post-Tensioning
NU Girders may be post-tensioned to form continuous beams. Reference should
be made to CAN/CSA-S6.

For long span post-tensioned bridges, oiled strand (using approved corrosion
inhibiting oil) may lead to decreased friction coefficients. Contact a local
representative for more information about Armtec’s experience constructing
bridge beams with oiled post-tensioning strand.

DESIGN CRITERIA
The span capability charts were developed in accordance with the CAN/CSA-S6
Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. Simple spans were assumed for all loads
Calculations were done for interior girders.

Lane Load Superimposed Dead Loads Allowable Stresses

A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m, Dead loads considered to act on the
Service
that is 3.0m wide as a lane load, topped section are:
superimposed with a CL 800 truck, • Tension stresses at the bottom of the
• 90mm thick asphalt
with each axle reduced to 80% section at midspan are limited to
• Railing and curbs
Truck Load
(13kN/m total load per bridge) 0.4 ƒ'
c

A CL 800 truck load, including a 25% • Compressive stress is not limited at

Lanes
dynamic load allowance service, although the ratio c:dp is
A lane width of 3.3m, and the width of
the bridge was calculated as: limited to 0.5
Dead Loads
Dead loads considered to act on the • (# of Lanes x Lane Width) + 2 x 0.5m Release and Handling
untopped section are: • Multi-lane reduction factor
(CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 3.8.4.2)
• Tension stresses are limited to 0.5 ƒ'
ci
• Girder self weight (CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 8.8.4.6)
• 75mm thick haunch
Prestress Losses • Compressive stresses are
• 225mm thick deck
Assumed average values of limited to 0.6ƒ 'ci
• Cross bracing (0.5kN/m per girder)
prestress losses:
• Initial losses = 8%
• Final losses = 20%

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

2,800 x 185*
Span Capability Diagram**
1,260mm

45mm 65mm
Girder spacing (m) 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0
72 A = 801.11 X 103mm2
1.5
Ix = 814.84 X 109mm4
68
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

Iy = 29.40 X 109mm4

64 1.26 yb = 1,297.6mm
V/S = 88mm
60 bw = 185mm

2,800mm

2,415mm
w = 18.86kN/m
56 185mm
γ = 2,450kg/m3

52

48

44

135mm 140mm
40

36 1,010mm

32
40 45 50 55 60 65

Simple Span (m)

2,400 x 185*
Span Capability Diagram** 1,260mm
45mm 65mm

Girder spacing (m) 3.5 3.0 2.5

72
A = 727.11 X 103mm²
f 'ci*** = 50MPa 2.0
68 Ix = 554.86 X 109mm4
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

Iy = 29.19 X 109mm4
64 yb = 1,106mm
f 'ci*** = 45MPa V/S = 87mm
60 1.5 bw = 185mm
2,400mm

2,015mm

185mm
w = 17.12kN/m
56 1.26 γ = 2,450kg/m³

52

48
135mm 140mm

44

40 1,010mm

36

32
40 45 50 55

Simple Span (m)

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NOTE
* (Girder depth) x (Web width)
** Based on 0.4 ƒ'
c
allowable tension at midspan
*** Concrete release strength

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

2,000 x 185*
Span Capability Diagram**
1,260mm

45mm 65mm
Girder spacing (m) 3.5 3.0 2.5
68 A = 653.11 X 103mm2
2.0 Ix = 352.92 X 109mm4
64
f'ci*** = 50 MPa Iy = 28.98 X 109mm4
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

60 yb = 916.4mm
f'ci*** = 45 MPa V/S = 86mm

2,000mm

1,615mm
56 1.5 185mm bw = 185mm
w = 15.38kN/m
52 γ = 2,400kg/m3
1.26
48

135mm 140mm
44

40
1,010mm
36

32

28
30 35 40 45 50
Simple Span (m)

1,600 x 185*
Span Capability Diagram** 1,260mm
45mm 65mm

Girder spacing (m) 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5

60 A = 579.11 X 103mm2
Ix = 203.42 X 109mm4
56 1.26
f'ci*** = 50 MPa Iy = 28.77 X 109mm4
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

52 yb = 729.4mm
1,600mm

1,215mm

f'ci*** = 45 MPa 185mm

V/S = 86mm
48 bw = 185mm
w = 13.63kN/m
44 γ = 2,450kg/m3
135mm 140mm

40

36
1,010mm
32

28

24

20
25 30 35 40 45

Simple Span (m)

NOTE
* (Girder depth) x (Web width)
** Based on 0.4 ƒ'c
allowable tension at midspan
*** Concrete release strength

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1,200 x 185*
Span Capability Diagram**
1,260mm

45mm 65mm
Girder spacing (m) 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5
52 A = 505.11 X 103mm2

1.26 Ix = 99.28 X 109mm4

48 Iy = 28.56 X 109mm4
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

1,200mm
f'ci*** = 50 MPa

815mm
185mm yb = 546.2mm
44 V/S = 85mm
f'ci*** = 45 MPa bw = 185mm

135mm 140mm
40 w = 11.89kN/m
γ = 2,450kg/m3
36
1,010mm
32

28

24

20

16
20 25 30 35 40

Simple Span (m)

NOTE
* (Girder depth) x (Web width)
** Based on 0.4 ƒ'
c
allowable tension at midspan
*** Concrete release strength

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CROSS-SECTION DETAIL

280 150 200 200 150 280 (4)-15.2Ømm

280 150 200 200 150 280 (4)-15.2ØmmTOP STRANDS

MESH LAP
COV TOP STRANDS
OUTWARD BEND
MW01
25

FOR EPOXY BAR ONLY

MESH LAP
OUTWARD BEND
45
COV

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

MW01

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300

MW01
25

MESH SPACING =
MD45, MD65, OR MD103
FOR EPOXY BAR ONLY

100, 150, 200, OR 300

MESH SPACING = MESH SPACING =
45

(2)-10M CONT.
EA. FACE

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

300
75, 100, 150, 200, OR 75,
15M EPOXY, BLACK,
STAINLESS STEEL OR 445
MMFX STIRRUP
(2)-10M CONT.
35 25 102 102 712 102 102 25
EA. FACE

150
COV (6)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103
1170
78 I.D./81 O.D. MAX.
MD45
DUCT TYP.
(MAX. 12 STRAND TENDON) MW01 MD65 O
MD103 x
15M EPOXY, BLACK, POST-TENSIONED
STAINLESS STEEL ORGIRDER OPTION SCALE: SCALE 1:15 SCALE: SCALE 1:15

DEFLECTED STRAND
PRESTRESSED ONLY
MMFX STIRRUP

GIRDER OPTION
280 150 200 200 150 280 (4)-15.2Ømm
TOP STRANDS (26)-15.2mmØ

35 25 102 102 712 102 102 25

MESH LAP

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300
OUTWARD BEND

MESH SPACING =
25 25 (6)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103
COV

MW01 COV
25

FOR EPOXY BAR ONLY

280 150 200 (1)-10M
200 CONT.
150 280 (4)-15.2Ømm 1170
EA. FACE 78 I.D./81 O.D.
TOPMAX.
STRANDS
45

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300
DUCT TYP.

MESH SPACING =
MESH LAP
MD45, MD65, OR MD103
75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300
MESH SPACING =

OUTWARD BEND
COV

MW01 (MAX.BAR12 STRAND TENDON)

25

=600
@ 50

FOR EPOXY ONLY

4 SP.

MW02
(2)-10M CONT. POST-TENSIONED 920
45

SCALE: SCALE 1:15

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

EA. FACE GIRDER OPTION

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300

DEFLECTED STRAND
ONLY

MESH SPACING =
MD45, MD65, OR MD103
75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300
@ 50

MESH SPACING =
3 SP.

=150

80Ø PIN

195
OPTION

15M EPOXY, BLACK,

85
PRESTRESSED

445
(26)-15.2mmØ

(2)-10M CONT. STAINLESS STEEL OR 445

60

COV.

EA. FACE MMFX STIRRUP 43 152 305 152 406 152 305 152
35

102
102(8)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103
GIRDER

25 102 102 712 102 102 25

MD45, MD65, OR MD103

35 MW03

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300

1710
150

7 SP. @ 50 7 SP. @ 50 (6)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103

MESH SPACING =
COV
25 2515M
80 EPOXY, BLACK,
= 350 150 = 350 80 (46)-15.2mmØ
1170 60Ø PIN 445
78 I.D./81 O.D. MAX. STAINLESS STEEL OR STRAIGHT STRAND MAX. 445
MD45
MMFX STIRRUP
(1)-10M CONT. DUCT TYP. MD65 OR (2)-MD45
102
(MAX. 12 STRAND TENDON) MD103 x 890 LG. 102
EA. FACE 35
POST-TENSIONED
25 102 102
MW02 712 102 102 25 150
COVOPTION SCALE: SCALE 1:15 (6)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103 SCALE: SCALE 1:15
GIRDER
DEFLECTED STRAND
PRESTRESSED ONLY

1170 60Ø PIN

78 I.D./81 O.D. MAX.
MD45
GIRDER OPTION

DUCT TYP. (2)-MD45

(26)-15.2mmØ

MD65 OR
(MAX. 12 STRAND TENDON) MD103 x 890 LG.
=600
@ 50
4 SP.

POST-TENSIONED
MW02
MW02
MD45, MD65, OR MD103
75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300

GIRDER OPTION SCALE: SCALE 1:15 SCALE: SCALE 1:15

MESH SPACING =
DEFLECTED STRAND
PRESTRESSED ONLY

25 25
SCALE: SCALE 1:15 92
GIRDER OPTION

(1)-10M CONT.
(26)-15.2mmØ

EA. FACE
@ 50
3 SP.

=150

195MD45, MD65, OR MD103

75, 100, 150, 200, OR 300

80Ø PIN

195
MESH SPACING =

25 25
=600
@ 50
4 SP.

85

MW02 (1)-10M CONT.

EA. FACE 920
60

COV.

43 152 305 152 40

@ 50

35
3 SP.

=150

80Ø PIN
(8)-MD45, MD65,
=600
@ 50
4 SP.
85

MW02
MW03
MW03 920
1710
60

7 SP. @ 50 7 SP. @ 50
COV.

43 152 305 152 406 152 305 152 43

35

80 = 350 150 = 350 80 (46)-15.2mmØ (8)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103

@ 50
3 SP.

=150

MW03 80Ø PIN

195

7 SP. @ 50 7 SP. @ 50 1710

STRAIGHT STRAND MAX.
85

80 = 350 150 = 350 80 (46)-15.2mmØ

STRAIGHT STRAND MAX.
60

COV.

43 152 305 152 406 152 305 152 43

35

(8)-MD45, MD65, OR MD103

MW03 1710
7 SP. @ 50 7 SP. @ 50
80 = 350 150 = 350 80 (46)-15.2mmØ
STRAIGHT STRAND MAX.

Reinforcing with Post-Tensioning near Midspan MW03

SCALE: SCALE 1:15

SCALE: SCALE 1:15

SCALE: SCALE 1:15

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BRACING DETAIL

3/4"Ø TYLOOP INSERT (VARIES)

EXTERIOR GIRDER

3/4"Ø BOLT (VARIES)

C/W (2)-STD. WASHERS
(1)-STD. HEX. NUT
(2)-PL. WASHERS 8 x50 x50

3/4Ø BOLT
c/w (1)NUT
(2)-WASHERS
(2)-PL. WASHERS
8 x 50 x 50

PL 16mm THICK

L. 102 x102 x7.9 (VARIES)

c/w 23 x50 LG. SLOTTED HOLES
TYP.
GUSSET PL 16mm THICK
c/w 23Ø x 50 LG. SLOT
c/w WEB PLATE 20MM THICK

Typical Steel Diaphragm

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BEARING DETAIL
1010 (+0,-2)

105 100 3 SP. @ 200 = 600 100 105

100
4 SP. @ 100 = 400
605

150
2
20

20

20 x 20 CHAMFER PL. 22 x 650 x1010

TYP. C/W (20) - 19Ø x 125 L.G. H.A.S.
(10) - 19Ø x 75 L.G. H.A.S.

Typical NU Shoe Plate

VENT TUBE POST-TENSIONING DUCT SPLICE

VENT TUBE POST-TENSIONING DUCT SPLICE

PROJECTING
STRAND HOLES FOR
HOLES FOR
DIAPHRAGM REBAR
DIAPHRAGM REBAR
SHIM PLATES

CAST IN PLACE CAST IN PLACE

DIAPHRAGM DIAPHRAGM

NEOPRENE PAD
TEMPORARY SUPPORT

BEARING DETAIL 1 BEARING DETAIL 2

Fixed Bearing
FIXED BEARING @ PIER Sliding
SLIDING Bearing
BEARING @ PIER

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TRAPEZOIDAL GIRDERS
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Concrete
The span capability diagrams were
developed using a 28-day minimum
concrete strength of ƒ'c = 70MPa.
The unit weight of concrete was
assumed to be 2,450kg/m³. The
concrete contains silica fume with air
entrainment of 5% to 8%.
The modulus of elasticity of concrete
was calculated using the formula:
The minimum concrete release strength
was assumed to be 45MPa. The concrete
deck minimum 28-day strength was
assumed to be 35MPa.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The span capability charts were developed in accordance with the CAN/CSA-S6
Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. Simple spans were assumed for all loads
Calculations were done for interior girders.
Lane Load
A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m,
that is 3.0m wide as a lane load,
superimposed with a CL 800 truck,
with each axle reduced to 80%
Truck Load
A CL 800 truck load, including a 25%
dynamic load allowance
Dead Loads
Dead loads considered to act on the
untopped section are:
• Girder self weight
• 75mm thick haunch
• 225mm thick deck
• Cross bracing (0.5kN/m per girder)
Superimposed Dead Loads
Dead loads considered to act on the
topped section are:
• 90mm thick asphalt
• Railing and curbs
(13kN/m total load per bridge)
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
• Pedestrian bridges
• Rail bridges
Prestressing Strand
The prestressing strand is 15mm in
diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low
relaxation strand, meeting the
requirements of ASTM A416, Grade
1860, with an area of 140mm2.
Initial jacking force is 75% Apƒpu = 195kN
The height of the prestressing force centre
above soffit was assumed to be 85mm.
End stresses were not checked for all
span conditions. They may be controlled
by debonding selected strands at the
ends of the girders.
Lanes Allowable Stresses
A lane width of 3.3m, and the width of
Service
the bridge was calculated as:
• Tension stresses at the bottom of the
• (# of Lanes x Lane Width) + 2 x 0.5m
section at midspan are limited to
• Multi-lane reduction factor
(CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 3.8.4.2) 0.4 ƒ'
c
• Compressive stress is not limited at
Prestress Losses
service, although the ratio c/dp is
Assumed average values of
prestress losses: limited to 0.5
• Initial losses = 8% Release and Handling
• Final losses = 20%
• Tension stresses are limited to 0.5 ƒ'
ci
(CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 8.8.4.6)
• Compressive stresses are
limited to 0.6ƒ 'ci
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TRAPEZOIDAL GIRDER LIFTED INTO PLACE

DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

2,200*
A = 1,354 X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 810.755 X 109mm4
yb = 1,129mm
Girder spacing (m) 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 V/S = 101mm
62 w = 32.12kN/m
3.5
γ = 2,450kg/m3
Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

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3,140mm

657mm 1,826mm 657mm

200mm

54

50
150mm

46 180mm
1,680mm

2,200mm

(min.)

42
170mm

38
150mm 150mm

34
220mm 370mm 1,660mm 370mm 220mm
30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5

Simple Span (m)

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NOTE
* Girder depth
** Based on 0.4 (ƒ 'c) allowable tension at midspan

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

2,050*
A = 1,265 X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 668.538 X 109mm4
yb = 1,039mm

Girder spacing (m) V/S = 98mm

6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5
62 w = 30.4kN/m
γ = 2,450kg/m3

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Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

3,140mm

662mm 1,816mm 662mm

200mm
54

50

150mm
46 180mm

2,050mm
1,530mm
(min.)

42

170mm
1,350mm

38
150mm 150mm

34
250mm 340mm 1,660mm 340mm 250mm
30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5

Simple Span (m)

2,000*
A = 1,198 X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 600.22 X 109mm4
yb = 984mm

Girder spacing (m) V/S = 94mm

6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5
62 w = 29.54kN/m
γ = 2,450kg/m3
Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

58
3,140mm

200mm
662mm 1,816mm 662mm
54

50
150mm

46
2,000mm
1,480mm

180mm
(min.)
42
170mm

1,350mm

38
150mm 150mm

34 260mm 330mm 1,660mm 330mm 260mm

30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5

Simple Span (m)

NOTE
* Girder depth
** Based on 0.4 (ƒ'c) allowable tension at midspan

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

1,800*
A = 1,130 X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 470.160 X 109mm4
yb = 894mm

Girder spacing (m) 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 V/S = 94mm
62 w = 26.85kN/m
γ = 2,450kg/m3
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Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

3,140mm

54

200mm
666mm 1,808mm 666mm

50

46

150mm

1,280mm

1,800mm
42 180mm
(min.)

170mm
38

34
150mm 150mm

30
450mm 440mm 1,660mm 290mm 300mm
27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0

Simple Span (m)

1,650*
A = 1,042X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 366.839 X 109mm4
yb = 802mm
Girder spacing (m) 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 V/S = 90mm
62 4.0
w = 24.78kN/m
3.5 γ = 2,450kg/m3
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Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

3,140mm
54 668mm 1,804mm 668mm

200mm
50

46
1,280mm

1,650mm
180mm
42 (min.)

38 1,350mm

34
170mm

450mm 290mm 1,660mm 290mm 450mm

30
25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5

Simple Span (m)

_
NOTE
* Girder depth
** Based on 0.4 (ƒ'c) allowable tension at midspan

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

1,600*
A = 975 X 103mm2
Span Capability Diagram** Ix = 318.342 X 109mm4
yb = 746mm
V/S = 85mm
Girder spacing (m) 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0
62 w = 24.78kN/m
3.5 γ = 2,450kg/m3
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Number of 15 mm Diameter Strands

3,140mm
54 1,804mm 668mm
668mm

150mm
50

46

42

1,600mm
1,280mm
180mm
(min.)
38

34 1,350mm

30

170mm
26
450mm 290mm 1,660mm 290mm 450mm
25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5

Simple Span (m)

NOTE
* Girder depth
** Based on 0.4 (ƒ'c) allowable tension at midspan

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3,140

15M Stirrup
(Epoxy, Black,
MMFX or Stainless Steel)

10M Rebar
Length of girder
755

180
VARIES MW02 73 I.D. / 76 O.D. max.
Typical P.T. Duct typical for
each side
12-15.2Ø strand tendon max.

MW01
Typical
each side

185 185
25 Inspection Hatch
35 COV.
COV. MW04
COV.
35
COV.
37

50 170
60

MW03
Girder drains
as specified
62-15.2Ø strand 80 30 SP. @ 50 = 1,500 80

1,660

Girder Cross-Section

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TYPICAL INSPECTION and cover HATCH DETAILs

SECTION

PLAN DETAIL

HATCH COVER
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TUB MESH DETAIL

MW01 MW02

MW03

MW04

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SINGLE void BOX GIRDERS
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Concrete
The span capability diagrams were
developed using a 28-day minimum
concrete strength of ƒ'c = 70MPa. The
unit weight of concrete was assumed to
be 2,450kg/m³. The concrete may
contain silica fume with air entrainment
of 5% to 8%.
The modulus of elasticity of concrete
was calculated using the formula:
The minimum concrete release strength
was assumed to be 45MPa. The concrete
deck minimum 28-day strength was
assumed to be 35MPa.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The span capability charts were developed in accordance with the CAN/CSA-S6
Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. Simple spans were assumed for all loads
Calculations were done for interior girders.
Lane Load
A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m,
that is 3.0m wide as a lane load,
superimposed with a CL 800 truck,
with each axle reduced to 80%
Truck Load
A CL 800 truck load, including a 25%
dynamic load allowance
Dead Loads
Dead loads considered to act on the
untopped section are:
• Girder self weight
• 125mm thick deck
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
• Pedestrian bridges
• Rail bridges
Prestressing Strand
The prestressing strand is 15mm in
diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low
relaxation strand, meeting the
requirements of ASTM A416, Grade
1860, with an area of 140mm2.
Initial jacking force is 75% Apƒpu = 195kN
End stresses were not checked for all
span conditions. They may be controlled
by debonding selected strands at the
ends of the girders or by deflected strand.
Superimposed Dead Loads Allowable Stresses
Dead loads considered to act on the
Service
topped section are:
• Tension stresses at the bottom of the
• 90mm thick asphalt
section at midspan are limited to
• Railing and curbs
(13kN/m total load per bridge) 0.4 ƒ'
c
• Compressive stress is not limited at
Lanes
service, although the ratio c:dp is
A lane width of 3.3m, and the width of
the bridge was calculated as: limited to 0.5
• (# of Lanes x Lane Width) + 2 x 0.5m Release and Handling
• Multi-lane reduction factor
(CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 3.8.4.2)
• Tension stresses are limited to 0.5 ƒ'
ci
(CAN/CSA-S6, Clause 8.8.4.6)
Prestress Losses • Compressive stresses are
Assumed average values of limited to 0.6ƒ 'ci
prestress losses:
• Initial losses = 8%
• Final losses = 20%
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BRIDGE GIRDERS

DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES

Single Void Box Girder 1,206 1,20
Span Capability Diagram*

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DEPTH

DEPTH
WEB (NOMINAL) WEB (NOMIN
Girder Depth (mm) 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300
45 125 125
100x100 CHA
f 'ci** = 45MPa 100x100 CHAMFER
Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

41

115
37
1,190 1,19
33

29 Section Self
Depth Weight Area I x 109 Yb V/S bw

25 mm kN/m mm² mm 4
mm mm mm
800 10.05 426,690 36.62 393 107 256
21 900 10.65 452,290 49.31 443 108 256
1,000 11.25 477,890 64.25 492 109 256
17
1,100 11.85 503,490 81.59 542 110 256

13 1,200 12.46 529,090 101.44 591 111 256

20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 1,300 13.06 554,690 123.94 641 112 255

_ Simple Span (m) • Maximum 21 bottom strands in one row, 60mm

NOTE from soffit
* Based on 0.4 (ƒ'c) allowable tension at midspan • Maximum 24 draped strands, 12 per web, with
** Concrete release strength centroid at 335mm from soffit

Single Void Special Box Girder

Span Capability Diagram**

1,206 1,206
Girder Depth (mm) 1100S 1200S
100

100

66
f 'ci** = 50MPa 1300S
62
DEPTH

DEPTH

WEB (NOMINAL) WEB (NOMINAL)

Number of 15mm Diameter Strands

f 'ci** = 45MPa
125 125
58 100x100 CHAMFER
100x100 CHAMFER

54
165
115

50
1,190 1,190
46

42
Section Self
Depth Weight Area I x 109 Yb V/S bw
38
mm kN/m mm² mm 4
mm mm mm
34 1,100S 12.96 550,590 88.21 508 120 256
1,200S 13.57 576,190 109.88 555 121 256
30
32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5 45.0 47.5 1,300S 14.17 601,790 134.43 603 121 256

_ Simple Span (m)

• Maximum 42 bottom strands in two rows, spaced
NOTE
at 50mm, in one row 60mm from soffit
* Based on 0.4 (ƒ'c) allowable tension at midspan
• Maximum 24 draped strands, 12 per web, with
** Concrete release strength centroid at 335mm from soffit

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SASKATCHEWAN BOX GIRDERS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
MATERIAL PROPERTIES DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS • Pedestrian bridges
• Pipeline crossings
Concrete CAN/CSA S6-06 • Agricultural crossings
The 28-day minimum concrete strength
is ƒ'c = 35MPa. The unit weight of Lane Load
concrete was assumed to be 2,450kg/m³. A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m,
The concrete contains silica fume with that is 3.0m wide as a lane load,
air entrainment of 5% to 8%. superimposed with a CL 750 truck,
with each axle reduced to 80%
The modulus of elasticity of concrete
was calculated using the formula: Truck Load
A CL 750 truck load, including a 25%
dynamic load allowance

The minimum concrete release strength Load Factors

was assumed to be 27MPa. • 1.2D + 1.5D (surfacing) + 1.7L
Prestressing Strand
Superimposed Dead Loads
The prestressing strand is 15mm in
Dead loads considered to act on the
diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low
topped section are:
relaxation strand, meeting the
• 80mm thick asphalt
requirements of ASTM A416 , Grade
1860, with an area of 140mm2.

Initial jacking force is 71% Apƒpu = 185kN

60
125 300

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DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES*

560
180
1,216

WEB 80 WEB 160

TOP

TOP

Height Bottom Top Web

HEIGHT

HEIGHT

535 115 125 153 WEB 80 WEB

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

635 115 150 153

710 140 140 108

1,190 1,190
1,216

Girder Section Curb Section

PRECAST SECTION PROPERTIES AND SPAN RANGE**

Section Self
Depth Weight* Area Ixx x 109 Sb x 106 Yb Span Range (m)
mm kN/m mm² mm4 mm3 mm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
535 9.75 397,388 13.5 49.3 273
635 10.69 435,988 21.3 65.5 325

710 11.27 459,438 29.6 82.6 359

NOTE
* Based on a concrete density of 2,450 kg/m3
** Section properties are of the section including all holes

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BRIDGE GIRDERS

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SLC GIRDERS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
MATERIAL PROPERTIES DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS • Pedestrian bridges
• Pipeline crossings
Concrete CAN/CSA S6-06 • Agricultural crossings
The 28-day minimum concrete strength
is ƒ'c = 50MPa. The unit weight of Lane Load
concrete was assumed to be 2,450kg/m³. A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m,
The concrete contains silica fume with that is 3.0m wide as a lane load,
air entrainment of 5% to 8%. superimposed with a CL 625 truck,
with each axle reduced to 80%
The modulus of elasticity of concrete
was calculated using the formula: Truck Load
A CL 625 truck load, including a 25%
dynamic load allowance

The minimum concrete release strength Dead Loads

was assumed to be 30MPa. Dead loads considered to act on the Ø435 Ø435
TYP. TYP.
untopped section are:

330
330
Prestressing Strand Ø279 Ø279
The prestressing strand is 15mm in • Girder self
TYP.
weight
TYP.
265
265

700
700
diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low • 125mm or 150mm thick deck
510
510

370
370
245

relaxation strand, meeting the

245

Superimposed Dead Loads

requirements of ASTM A416, Grade
Dead
222 loads
222considered
373 373
373 to act on222the
373
222 295 295 600 600 295 295
1860, with an area of 140mm2.
topped section1190are: 1190 1190 1190

Initial jacking force is 70% Apƒpu = 182kN • 80mm thick

SLC SLC
510 510asphalt
GirderGirder Section
Section SLCGirder
SLC 700 700 Girder Section
Section
45 45
DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES* 555 555

20
20
45 45
555 555
20
20

40
40
435
435

415
415
40
40
435
435

Ø435
415
415

TYP.
330

Ø279
TYP.
265

700

700
700
510

370
510
510
245

222 373 373 222 295 600 295

1190 1190
1190 1190 1190 1190

SLC 510 Girder Section SLC

SLC 510 510
Curb Curb
SLC 700Section
SectionGirder Section SLCCurb
SLC 700 700Section
Curb Section
45
555
PRECAST SECTION PROPERTIES AND SPAN RANGE**
20

45
555
20

Self Number of 15mm Strand

Section Weight* Area Ixx x 109 Yb Span Range (m)
40
435

415

mm kN/m mm² mm4 mm 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

40
435

415

SLC 510 10.27 436,329 12.46 259 10 14 16 20 26 - -

SLC 510 CURB 16.56 703,767 55.68 442 10 14 16 20 24 - -

SLC 700 13.05 554,547 30.96 340 - - - 18 24 28 32

700
510

SLC 700 CURB 19.34 821,984 98.70 531 - - - 16 22 26 30

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NOTE
* Based on a concrete density of 2,450kg/m3
1190 1190

SLC 510 Curb Section

** Section properties are of the section including all holesSLC 700 Curb Section
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BRIDGE GIRDERS

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SL AND slw GIRDERS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Road bridges
MATERIAL PROPERTIES DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS • Pedestrian bridges
• Pipeline crossings
Concrete CAN/CSA S6-06 • Agricultural crossings
The 28-day minimum concrete strength
is ƒ'c = 50MPa for all spans except the Lane Load
14.0m span, and 70MPa for the 14.0m A uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m,
span only. The unit weight of concrete that is 3.0m wide as a lane load,
was assumed to be 2,450kg/m³. The superimposed with a CL 625 truck,
concrete contains silica fume with air with each axle reduced to 80%
entrainment of 5% to 8%.
Truck Load
The modulus of elasticity of concrete A CL 625 truck load, including a 25%
was calculated using the formula: dynamic load allowance

Dead Loads
Dead loads considered to act on the
The minimum concrete release strength untopped section are:
was assumed to be 35MPa for all spans • Girder self weight
except the 14.0m span, and 40MPa for
the 14.0m span only. Superimposed Dead Loads
Prestressing Strand Dead loads considered to act on the
The prestressing strand is 15mm in topped section are:
diameter, uncoated, seven-wire, low • 80mm thick asphalt
relaxation strand, meeting the
requirements of ASTM A416, Grade
1860, with an area of 140mm2.

Initial jacking force is 70% Apƒpu = 182kN

DIMENSIONS AND SECTION PROPERTIES*

SLW 510 Interior Girder Section SLW 510 Exterior Girder Section

PRECAST SECTION PROPERTIES AND SPAN RANGE**

Self No. of 15mm Strand
Section Weight A Ixx x 109 Yb Span Range (m)
kN/m* mm² mm4 mm 6 8 10 12 14
SL 510 10.27 436,329 12.46 259 12 14 16 20 28
SLW 510 Interior 10.77 457,735 12.40 254 12 14 16 22 30

SLW 510 Exterior 13.78 585,597 20.37 298 12 14 16 20 28

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NOTE
* Based on a concrete density of 2,450kg/m3
** Section properties are of the section including all holes

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