Design of Major Structures: HAM-74-18.00 and HAM-75-3.85 Horizontally Curved Bridge Design and Construction Challenges
Design of Major Structures: HAM-74-18.00 and HAM-75-3.85 Horizontally Curved Bridge Design and Construction Challenges
OTEC
October 2014
Design Considerations
Construction Considerations
Conclusion
Q&A
References/Guidelines:
- FHWA – NHI-10-087 Analysis and Design of Skewed and Curved Steel
Bridges with LRFD
Torsional Issues
Shear and Warping Stresses
• Lateral Bending Stresses
• Transverse Shears in Flange
Stability Issues
Large loads transferred between girders
Erection/Construction Plans
Constructability Considerations
R = 1432.39’
Dc = 4° 00’
Δ = 42° 34’ 11”
Equivalent stiffness
L
V/2 V/2
MA / H MB / H
For Internal Effects
MA / H MB / H
V/2 V/2
HAM-74-18.00 and HAM-75-3.85
Horizontally Curved Bridge Design and Construction Challenges
HAM-74-18.00 | Bridge HAM-74-1852S
Eccentricity w/ Connection
FD w
Eccentricity w/ Centroid
Payment – Level UF
Before After
HAM-74-18.00 and HAM-75-3.85
Horizontally Curved Bridge Design and Construction Challenges
HAM-75-3.85 | Bridge HAM-74-1909R (Ramp P)
Crossframes
Primary Load-Carrying Member
• Eccentricity of Load / Connections
• Replace Existing
Identify Locations
Level UF
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