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What is the primary purpose of the dampeners in the bridge design?
What is the primary purpose of the dampeners in the bridge design?
- To support the weight of the bridge deck
- To minimize the effects of earthquake loadings (correct)
- To safely transfer loads to the foundation
- To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the bridge
What feature will help prevent falls from the bridge given its height?
What feature will help prevent falls from the bridge given its height?
- Prefabricated design
- Composite steel and concrete girder
- Reinforced parapet walls (correct)
- Expansion joints
Why are expansion joints incorporated into the bridge design?
Why are expansion joints incorporated into the bridge design?
- To reduce the weight of the structure
- To provide access for maintenance
- To allow for thermal expansion and avoid cracking (correct)
- To provide an aesthetic finish
What construction methodology will be used during the bridge's superstructure removal?
What construction methodology will be used during the bridge's superstructure removal?
Which assumption relates to the availability of construction materials?
Which assumption relates to the availability of construction materials?
What is the total length of the bridge deck based on its segments?
What is the total length of the bridge deck based on its segments?
What significant impact does a longer detour have on the construction project?
What significant impact does a longer detour have on the construction project?
What method is used to connect the prefabricated bridge components?
What method is used to connect the prefabricated bridge components?
What type of environmental effect can extreme temperatures have on the bridge deck?
What type of environmental effect can extreme temperatures have on the bridge deck?
What is an expected characteristic of the bridge's composite material?
What is an expected characteristic of the bridge's composite material?
What is the required clearance height that the redesigned bridge must maintain over the highway?
What is the required clearance height that the redesigned bridge must maintain over the highway?
What is the maximum load that can be exerted on each foundation of the bridge?
What is the maximum load that can be exerted on each foundation of the bridge?
Which type of bridge design is proposed for the redesign?
Which type of bridge design is proposed for the redesign?
What is a key aesthetic feature of the redesigned bridge's arch?
What is a key aesthetic feature of the redesigned bridge's arch?
What condition regarding settlement is assumed for the soil and weak rock under the bridge?
What condition regarding settlement is assumed for the soil and weak rock under the bridge?
What external forces must the bridge be designed to withstand?
What external forces must the bridge be designed to withstand?
In which months will the existing bridge be out of use for redesign?
In which months will the existing bridge be out of use for redesign?
Why is an arch design suitable for the new bridge in rural areas?
Why is an arch design suitable for the new bridge in rural areas?
What is the implication of the bridge's natural frequency in relation to transient loads?
What is the implication of the bridge's natural frequency in relation to transient loads?
What are the segment lengths in relation to the bridge's design?
What are the segment lengths in relation to the bridge's design?
Flashcards
Bridge Redesign
Bridge Redesign
The process of modifying a 55-meter vehicular bridge to meet design specifications.
Vehicular Bridge
Vehicular Bridge
A bridge designed for vehicles to cross.
Clearance
Clearance
The minimum vertical distance required to avoid obstructions.
Arch Bridge
Arch Bridge
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End Abutments
End Abutments
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Piers
Piers
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Seismic Loading
Seismic Loading
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Wind Loading
Wind Loading
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Ultimate Limit States (ULS)
Ultimate Limit States (ULS)
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Serviceability Limit States (SLS)
Serviceability Limit States (SLS)
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Bridge Bearings
Bridge Bearings
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Dampeners
Dampeners
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Expansion Joints
Expansion Joints
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Composite Steel & Concrete Girder
Composite Steel & Concrete Girder
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Prefabricated Segments
Prefabricated Segments
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Detour Route
Detour Route
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Partial Highway Closure
Partial Highway Closure
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Resourcing Issues
Resourcing Issues
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Construction Methodology
Construction Methodology
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Bridge Height
Bridge Height
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Study Notes
Bridge Redesign Project
- Project Scope: Redesign of a 55m long vehicular bridge, maintaining the original width.
- Existing Bridge Limitations: Only out of use for 1 week in April and December.
- Site Characteristics: Rural region; client desires an aesthetically pleasing bridge.
- Foundation: Four supports on weak rock; combined load on each foundation below 1MPa. Foundation is considered consolidated and incompressible.
- Structural Considerations: Short- and long-term ultimate limit states (ULS) and serviceability limit states (SLS) according to AS5100:2017. Bridge deflection and wind loading (laminar, with turbulence considered). Transient loads and resonance are accounted for.
- Inspiration: Design draws inspiration from the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge in Brasilia, Brazil.
- Bridge Type: Concrete through arch bridge (suitable for 35m-200m spans).
- Architecture: Arch adjacent to the deck, asymmetrically spanning the other side; leveraging existing pier foundations; shorter segment lengths reduce overall stiffness.
- Deck: Composite steel and concrete girder; prefabricated offsite for construction ease; five 11m segments.
- Expansion Joints: Included at bridge ends to address thermal expansion/contraction.
- Earthquake Resistance: Bridge bearings and dampeners to handle earthquake loadings.
- Parapet Walls: Designed with reinforcement to contain energy in the case of accidents and provide highway safety features (barrier between road and walkway).
Bridge Construction
- Assumptions: Sufficient workers, site access for machinery, wide roads for girder transport, and no impact on existing foundations/abutments. Construction permitting for partial highway lane closure.
- Challenges: December poses a resourcing issue.
- Construction Methodology: Detour set up around existing bridge; segmental build-up, bolted method; initial arch construction (in situ); and sequential connection of segments (simultaneous from both ends).
- Demolition: 9-day period is allocated; closing all lanes to decrease time.
- Time Considerations: Construction time minimized through process such as simultaneous construction from both ends, and off-site prefab.
Additional Details
- Bridge Height: 5.7m
- Span Length: Various segments (11m); overall length (55m)
- Clearance: 5.7m maintained for highway.
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