ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF

5 SPAN CONTINUOUS
BALANCED CANTILEVER BRIDGE
The 1st 2023 MIDAS Seminar in Malaysia KL
CONTENTS

Session 1. Introduction
1. General Arrangement
2. Midas Model
3. Loads
4. Construction Stage Analysis
5. Analysis Results
6. Design Outline
 SESSION 1.
Introduction
⁃ In one of the metro projects in India under progress, it is proposed 5 spans
continuous balanced cantilever viaduct structure due to various site
constraints.
⁃ The span arrangement is 58m + 100m + 100m + 95m + 60m continuous
long bridge with a curvature of 125m radius.
⁃ The superstructure - cast in-situ segmental box girder- integral with
intermediate piers
⁃ Erection methodology proposed using traveler form.
1. Bridge General Arrangement
1-1. Plan
1. Bridge General Arrangement
1-2. Elevation
 1. Bridge General Arrangement
1-3. Typical Superstructure Cross Sections

Section With Maximum Depth Section With Minimum Depth

10700 10700
4172

2692

4500 4500
1. Bridge General Arrangement
1-4. Typical Pier Cross Sections

Intermediate Pier Section Interface Pier Section

2. Midas Model
2-1. 3D View - Elevation
2. Midas Model
2-2. Material Properties & Time Dependent Materials
2. Midas Model
2-3. Cross Sections
- For Superstructure, sections are defined by using Define by Coordinates Tab
- For Superstructure, where the sectional depth varies along the span, the Tapered group is defined after creating the
sections using Define by Coordinates Tab.
- For Interface Pier-caps, Pier, and Pile-cap, the “Solid Rectangular” type is used by defining H & B as per the values
mentioned in the Good For Construction ( GFC) drawings.
- Sectional properties can be extracted and verified from the Beam Section properties at Last Stage tab
2. Midas Model
2. Midas Model
2-4. Tendon Properties
3.
Loads 3-1. Self Weight / Wet Concrete
- By using the Self-weight command in the MIDAS Software

3-2. Prestress Load ( PT )

- By using the prestress load command and depending on stressing ends, Prestress
load is applied to the structure in terms of force or stress.

3-3. Construction Loads ( CL )

- Construction loads such as Form Traveler Load and Prestressing Equipment are
applied as Element Loads during the construction stage analysis.

3-4. Super Imposed Dead Load ( SIDL )

- Project applicable SIDL Loads such as track plinth, parapet, track, etc. as mentioned
in the design basis report are applied as Element Loads to the superstructure.
3. 3-5. Wind Load( WL )
Loads - Wind load is applied as Element Loads calculated based on the codal provisions of
the IRS, IS.

3-6. Support Settlement

- The Settlement of supports is considered and applied through the “ Settlement
Analysis ” tab.

3-7. Axial Temperature ( AT )

- As mentioned in the design basis report for the project, Axial Temperature is applied
to the structure using “Element Temperature “ with Temperature Rise as positive
degrees and Temperature Fall as negative degrees.

3-8. Seismic Load ( SL )

- As mentioned in the design basis report for the project, Seismic force is applied as
Element Loads calculated as per the codal provisions mentioned in IRS Seismic Code.
3. 3-9. Temperature Gradient ( TG )
Loads - As mentioned in the design basis report for the project, Temperature Gradient was
applied to the structure as a “ Beam Temperature “ load and calculated based on the
codal provisions of the IRC.
3. 3-10. Live Load ( LL )
Loads - Define Track Lines as traffic lanes in Midas and assign them to the element in the
model.
3. 3-10. Live Load ( LL )
Loads - Define Vehicle in the Midas model.
3. 3-10. Live Load ( LL )
Loads - Define Moving Load cases in the Midas model. Typical Cases such as
Maximum Longitudinal Moment Case.
Maximum Transverse Moment Case.

- Coefficient of Dynamic Impact

The coefficient of dynamic impact is applied to the live load as per codal provisions.

- Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal force is applied to the structure as “ Element Load “ and calculated as
per the provisions of IRS Bridge Rules considering the speed of the train as
stipulated in SOD of the project.

- Braking & Traction

Rail structure interaction for the whole bridge is analyzed and the worst horizontal
force is applied on the structure as “ Element Load “.
3. 3-11. Load Combinations
Loads
4. Construction Stage Analysis
5. Analysis Results
5-1. During Construction Stage
- One Typical case stress summary is presented (Topmost corner of the section) As per IRS Codal Provisions,
Tension = 1000kN/m2 and
Compression =
24000kN/m2
5. Analysis Results
5-2. During Construction Stage
- One Typical case stress summary is presented ( Bottom most corner of the section)
As per IRS Codal Provisions,
Tension = 1000kN/m2 and
Compression = 24000kN/m2
5. Analysis Results
5-3. During Service Stage
As per IRS Codal Provisions,
- SLS Stress Summary for all Load Combinations ( Left Topmost corner of the section) Tension = 0kN/m2 and
Compression = 24000kN/m2
5. Analysis Results
5-4. During Service Stage
As per IRS Codal Provisions,
- SLS Stress Summary for all Load Combination ( Right Topmost corner of the section) Tension = 0kN/m2 and
Compression = 24000kN/m2
5. Analysis Results
5-5. During Service Stage
As per IRS Codal Provisions,
- SLS Stress Summary for all Load Combinations ( Left Bottommost corner of the section) Tension = 0kN/m2 and
Compression = 24000kN/m2
5. Analysis Results
5-6. During Service Stage
As per IRS Codal Provisions,
- SLS Stress Summary for all Load Combinations ( Right Bottommost corner of the section) Tension = 0kN/m2 and
Compression = 24000kN/m2
6. Design Outline in Midas

 Define Section Properties.

 Check for Effective Width.

 Calculation of Eigen stresses & Secondary moments due to temperature rise & fall.

 Calculation of Long-Term & Short-Term Creep due to dead load and prestress.

 Calculation of Friction & slip loss for prestressing tendons.

 Calculation of Prestress losses due to elastic shortening, relaxation, creep & shrinkage.

 Calculation of Secondary / Parasitic effects for different stages of construction.

 Calculation of Member forces ( Moment, Shear & Torsion) at all construction stages as well as Service cases for all possible
loads that the structure can be subjected to.

 Calculation of Stresses at all construction stages & service stages.

 Check for Ultimate conditions - Moments, Shear, and Torsion – using Inhouse calculation sheets.