General Features of

Design of Road Bridges

(As per IRC:5 -2015)
Presentation Outline
 Definitions
 Classification of Bridges
 General Design Provisions
 Planning Considerations
 Geometric Design Considerations
 Hydrology & Hydraulic Design
 General Design Requirements
 Constructability Considerations
 Auxiliary Components

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Definitions

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Definitions (Cont…)

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Classification of Bridges
Based on Based on Based on
Function Length Material

Culvert Bridge
(< 6m) (> 6m)

Minor
(<= 60m)

Major
(> 60m)

Long Span
(>=150m)

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Classification of Bridges (Cont…)
Superstructure Based on Construction Level
Technology
Form of System of Support
Superstructure of Superstructure

Importance

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General Design Provisions
• Design shall be principally based on:
 Limit State Design Philosophy

• Structural components and connection shall be designed to the

requirements of:
 Ultimate Limit state
 Serviceability Limit State
 Fatigue Limit State

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Performance Requirement of Bridges

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Structural Safety and Serviceability

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Structural Safety and Serviceability (Cont…)

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Economy in Bridge Design
• Economy in bridge design depends on:
Structure Type
Span Lengths
Materials
Method of construction
• All the above shall be selected based on life cycle cost
• Costs of structural alternatives based on long term considerations
• Construction Cost –availability of material, labour, fabrication, shipping
and erection constraints
• Cost of account of mitigation of social and environmental impact
• Efforts shall be made to optimize the lift cycle cost

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Planning Considerations

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Planning Considerations (Cont…)

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Planning Considerations (Cont…)

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Width of Carriage Way, Footpath &
Median

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Clearances

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Clearances (Cont…)

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Geometric Design Considerations

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Safety Considerations

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Horizontal & Vertical Alignments

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Horizontal & Vertical Alignments (Cont…)

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Hydrology & Hydraulic Design

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Hydrology & Hydraulic Design (Cont…)

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Maximum Scour Depth

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Maximum Scour Depth (Cont…)

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General Design Requirements

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General Design Requirements (Cont…)

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General Design Requirements (Cont…)

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General Design Requirements (Cont…)

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Constructability Considerations

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Auxiliary Components

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)
Typical Shapes & Dimensions of Crash Barrier

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)
Typical Shapes & Dimensions of Crash Barrier

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)
Typical Shapes & Dimensions of Crash Barrier

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Auxiliary Components (Cont…)
Typical Median Details

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