Comprehensive Design Example for Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Girder Superstructure Bridge with Commentary (in US Customary Units)

Federal Highway Administration2003PDFTech ReportWassef, Wagdy G.Smith, ChristopherClancy, Chad M.Smith, Martin J.National Highway Institute (U.S.)Modjeski and MastersSaad, ThomasPotter, JerryUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesBridge designPrestressed concreteLoad and resistance factor designBridge decksBentsJointless bridgesPile foundationsSpread footingsBridge designPrestressed concreteLoad and Resistance Factor DesignLRFDConcrete DeckIntermediate bentIntegral abutmentWingwallPile foundationSpread footingsFHWA-NHI-04-043DTFH61-02-D-63006Saad, Thomas K.Modjeski and Masters Principle Investigator and Project Manager : Wagdy G. Wassef , Ph.D., P.E. FHWA Contracting Officer\u2019s Technical Representative: Thomas K. Saad, P.E. Team Leader, Technical Review Team: Jerry Potter, P.E.This document consists of a comprehensive design example of a prestressed concrete girder bridge. The superstructure consists of two simple spans made continuous for live loads. The substructure consists of integral end abutments and a multi-column intermediate bent. The document also includes instructional commentary based on the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (Second Edition, 1998, including interims for 1999 through 2002). The design example and commentary are intended to serve as a guide to aid bridge design engineers with the implementation of the AASHTOLRFD Bridge Design Specifications. This document is offered in US Customary Units. An accompanying document in Standard International (SI) Units is offered under report No. FHWA NHI-04-044. This document includes detailed flowcharts outlining the design steps for all components of the bridge. The flowcharts are cross-referenced to the relevant specification articles to allow easy navigation of the specifications. Detailed design computations for the following components are included: concrete deck, prestressed concrete I-girders, elastomeric bearing, integral abutments and wing walls, multi-column bent and pile and spread footing foundations. In addition to explaining the design steps of the design example, the comprehensive commentary goes beyond the specifics of the design example to offer guidance on different situations that may be encountered in other bridges.97