Download or read book Long Term Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Robert J. Frosch and published by Joint Transportation Research Program. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integral abutment (IA) construction has become the preferred method over conventional construction for use with typical highway bridges. However, the use of these structures is limited due to state mandated length and skew limitations. To expand their applicability, studies were implemented to define limitations supported by rational analysis rather than simply engineering judgment. Previous research investigations have resulted in larger length limits and an overall better understanding of these structures. However, questions still remain regarding IA behavior; specifically questions regarding long-term behavior and effects of skew. To better define the behavior of these structures, a study was implemented to specifically investigate the long term behavior of IA bridges. First, a field monitoring program was implemented to observe and understand the in-service behavior of three integral abutment bridges. The results of the field investigation were used to develop and calibrate analytical models that adequately capture the long-term behavior. Second, a single-span, quarter-scale integral abutment bridge was constructed and tested to provide insight on the behavior of highly skewed structures. From the acquired knowledge from both the field and laboratory investigations, a parametric analysis was conducted to characterize the effects of a broad range of parameters on the behavior of integral abutment bridges. This study develops an improved understanding of the overall behavior of IA bridges. Based on the results of this study, modified length and skew limitations for integral abutment bridge are proposed. In addition, modeling recommendations and guidelines have been developed to aid designers and facilitate the increased use of integral abutment bridges.
Download or read book Integral and Semi Integral Bridges written by Martin P Burke Jr and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-06-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worldwide, integral type bridges are being used in greater numbersin lieu of jointed bridges because of their structural simplicity,first-cost economy, and outstanding durability. In the UK and theUS states of Tennessee and Missouri, for example, the constructionof most moderate length bridges is based on the integral bridgeconcept. The state of Washington uses semi-integral bridges almostexclusively, while, depending on subfoundation characteristics, thestate of Ohio and others use a mix of these two bridge types. Integral and Semi-Integral Bridges has been written by apracticing bridge design engineer who has spent his entire careerinvolved in the origination, evaluation and design of such bridgesin the USA, where they have been in use since the late1930’s. This work shows how the analytical complexity due tothe elimination of movable joints can be minimized to negligiblelevels so that most moderate length bridges can be easily andquickly modified or replaced with either integral or semi-integralbridges. Bridge design, construction, and maintenance engineers; bridgedesign administrators; graduate level engineering students andstructural research professionals will all find this bookexceptionally informative for a wide range of highway bridgeapplications.
Download or read book Behavior of High Performance Concrete Integral Abutment Bridges written by David Jonathan Knickerbocker and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Integral Abutment Bridges written by Jonathan Kunin and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Integral Abutment Bridges written by Husain, Iqbal and published by [Downsview] : Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Structural Office. This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long Term Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Robert J. Frosch and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integral abutment bridges, a type of jointless bridge, are the construction option of choice when designing highway bridges in many parts of the country. Rather than providing an expansion joint to separate the substructure from the superstructure to account to volumetric strains, an integral abutment bridge is constructed so the superstructure and substructure are continuous. The abutment is supported by a single row of piles which must account for the longitudinal movement previously accommodated by the joints. The primary advantage of an integral abutment bridge is that it is jointless (expansion joints are eliminated) and thus reduces both upfront and overall life-cycle costs. In addition to other benefits provided by integral construction, the reduction in overall cost has led to INDOT requiring all new structures within certain geometric limitation be integral. These geometric limitations, traditionally based on engineering judgment, have been modified over time based as investigations have revealed more about the behavior of integral abutment bridges. While there has been a considerable amount of research and investigation conducted on the behavior of integral abutment bridges, information is limited on both long-term behavior and the effects of highly skewed structures. Because there is a great desire for the application of these structures to be expanded, this research serves to expand the understanding of the behavior of integral abutment structures. Additionally, updated geometric limitations are recommended along with design recommendations and recommended analysis procedures for properly modeling integral abutment behavior.
Download or read book Integral Bridges written by George L. England and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2000 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work was commissioned by the Highways Agency to produce guidance for bridge designers by addressing the thermally induced soil/structure integration problem created by environmental changes of temperature and the associated cyclical displacements imposed on the granular backfill to the bridge abutments. It develops a better theoretical understanding of the cyclic performance, in particular the strain racheting in the backfill soil when in contact with a stiff structure. It also identifies the governing soil parameters and examines their influence in the interaction problem, develops numerical modelling procedures to predict interactive soil behaviour, and identifies and quantifies the controlling features of bridge structures relevant to the interaction problem.
Download or read book Monitoring of Integral Abutment Bridges and Design Criteria Development written by Jeffrey A. Laman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this project was to revise and make more accurate integral abutment bridge design criteria based on observed structural behavior and results of numerical parametric studies. Observed behaviors were on the basis of field monitoring conducted at 4 integral abutment bridge sites and a weather station utilizing previously installed instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Integral abutment bridge engineering data were continuously collected over the entire contract period at bridges 109, 203, 211, and 222 and compiled, processed and evaluated. Numerical parametric studies were conducted on the basis of 2D and 3D finite element models, developed and calibrated to the observed integral abutment behavior, in order to evaluate the field performance of integral abutments and establish the range of potential applications for integral abutment bridge construction in Pennsylvania.
Download or read book Earthquake Resistance of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Robert J. Frosch and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: intermediate length bridges. Integral abutment construction eliminates joints and bearings which reduce long-term maintenance costs. However, in the absence of joints and bearings, the bridge abutments and foundations must be able to accommodate lateral movements from thermal expansion and contraction of the superstructure and from seismic events. Previous research has focused on the response to thermal expansion and contraction. The current research examines the response of integral abutment bridges to seismic loading. A field investigation was conducted to examine the response of an integral abutment to lateral loading from thermal expansion and contraction. The results were used to calibrate analytical bridge models used to estimate displacements of the abutment during design seismic events. A laboratory investigation was conducted to estimate the lateral displacement capacity of the abutment based on the performance of the abutment-pile connection. Results of the field, analytical, and laboratory investigations were used to evaluate allowable bridge lengths based on seismic performance. Finally, design recommendations are provided to enhance the seismic performance of integral abutment bridges.
Download or read book Monitoring of Integral Abutment Bridges and Design Criteria Development written by Jeffrey A. Laman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this project was to revise and make more accurate integral abutment bridge design criteria based on observed structural behavior and results of numerical parametric studies. Observed behaviors were on the basis of field monitoring conducted at 4 integral abutment bridge sites and a weather station utilizing previously installed instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Integral abutment bridge engineering data were continuously collected over the entire contract period at bridges 109, 203, 211, and 222 and compiled, processed and evaluated. Numerical parametric studies were conducted on the basis of 2D and 3D finite element models, developed and calibrated to the observed integral abutment behavior, in order to evaluate the field performance of integral abutments and establish the range of potential applications for integral abutment bridge construction in Pennsylvania.
Download or read book Evaluation of DOTD Semi integral Bridge and Abutment System written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Behavior of Concrete Integral Abutment Bridges written by Jimin Huang and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Sami Arsoy and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents findings of a literature review, a field trip, and a finite element analysis pertaining to integral bridges. The purpose of the report is to identify problems and uncertainties, and to gain insight into the interactions between the foundation piles, the integral abutment, and the surrounding ground. The field trip included visits to six bridges arranged by Mr. Park Thompson from the Staunton district. Pertinent literature is reviewed and findings are presented. Important factors identified on the basis of this review are settlement of the approach fill, loads on the abutment piles, the nature of the abutment displacements and the associated earth pressure distribution, secondary loads on the superstructure, and soil structure interaction effects. The causes of approach fill settlement and possible mitigation techniques are discussed. Recommendations for improving the performance of integral bridges are included, and actions for improvement of integral bridge behavior are suggested.
Download or read book Analysis and Design of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Mohiuddin Ali Khan and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2016-11-12 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although integral abutments bridges have been used successfully for 50 years, there are no uniform standards or policies regarding permissible bridge lengths, skews, details or design procedures. Their implementation is not an exact science, but rather a matter of intuition, experimentation and observation. Analysis and Design of Integral Abutment Bridges five-part treatment starts with a clear and rigorous with the types of Integral Abutment Bridges their common problems and code applications. This is quickly followed by applications for analytical methods and computer software including Lateral Load Analysis Techniques and Nonlinear Analysis of Integral Abutment Bridges. Next, the third part on the Methods of Design and Structural Details includes Foundations, Backfill and a section on Beam Design including steel, cast-in-place concrete beams and precast/prestressed concrete beams. With this book in hand, structural and bridge engineers will find a brief and valuable guide illustrating how these concepts are successfully applied in the real world. The latest published results on experimental, analytical, and field studies on the behaviour of integral abutment bridges and their components Unified guidelines based on activities such as the AASHTO/NCHRP joint taskforce, LRFD specs and FHWA-sponsored research study on Jointless Bridges The book contains sufficient coverage of the most critical behavioural aspects of integral abutment bridges, namely: Interaction between the foundation piles, the integral abutment, and the surrounding ground under cyclic loading due to temperature effects, dynamic earthquake loading, and shrinkage/creep Abutment displacements and associated earth pressure distribution Settlement of the approach fill
Download or read book Behavior of Integral Abutment Bridges written by Christine Bonczar and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project investigated the seasonal behavior of integral abutment bridges through field monitoring and finite element modeling (FEM). The Orange-Wendell Bridge was used as a case study for the project. The structure was instrumented with 85 gages measuring bridge movements and forces (temperature gages, joint meters, tilt meters, strain gages, earth pressure cells, thermistors and four inclinometer casings for manual readings). Instruments were monitored by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst from January 2002 through December 2004. Both 2-D and 3-D FEM of the bridge were developed using GTSTRUDL and calibrated to the field data. Parametric FEM was performed to evaluate the influence of soil properties and construction practices on bridge behavior.
Download or read book Jointless and Smoother Bridges written by Robert J. Frosch and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integral abutment bridges have been used in the United States for decades. By eliminating expensive expansion joints, the piles supporting the end bent accommodate the total thermal movement of the bridge. Currently, integral bridges are designed based upon experience, and a rational design specification has not been developed. Furthermore, the interaction of the abutment, pile, and soil remains uncertain. A better understanding regarding the behavior of this system is needed. The objective of this research is to evaluate the behavior of the integral abutment-pile system and evaluate any limitations of its use. To achieve this objective, two phases of research were conducted. The first phase was a field study that investigated the in-service pile behavior of four integral abutment bridges. The second phase was an experimental study that was used to evaluate the capability of piles typically used in integral abutment bridges. Nine low-cycle, large amplitude lateral displacement pile tests were conducted. Throughout both phases, analytical investigations were also conducted. To develop simplified modeling techniques that sufficiently account for soil-pile interaction, the piles supporting abutments were analytically modeled and calibrated based on the field and experimental results. A parametric study was also performed with variables including pile type, pile orientation, axial load, pile length, and soil type. The results of these phases were evaluated and design recommendations were developed based on these results. Overall, the design recommendations provide for an extension in the length limits often used for integral bridges. The extension of these limits can result in a reduction in bridge construction and maintenance costs for a large number of structures that cannot currently be built using this structural system.
Download or read book Recent Advances in Structural Engineering Volume 2 written by A. Rama Mohan Rao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of select papers presented at the Tenth Structural Engineering Convention 2016 (SEC-2016). It comprises plenary, invited, and contributory papers covering numerous applications from a wide spectrum of areas related to structural engineering. It presents contributions by academics, researchers, and practicing structural engineers addressing analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, computational structural mechanics, new building materials for sustainable construction, mitigation of structures against natural hazards, structural health monitoring, wind and earthquake engineering, vibration control and smart structures, condition assessment and performance evaluation, repair, rehabilitation and retrofit of structures. Also covering advances in construction techniques/ practices, behavior of structures under blast/impact loading, fatigue and fracture, composite materials and structures, and structures for non-conventional energy (wind and solar), it will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students and practicing engineers alike.
