Bridge Redesign Project Overview

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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?

Prefabricated design

Composite steel and concrete girder

Reinforced parapet walls (correct)

Expansion joints

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?

Full highway lane closure beneath for 9 days Signup and view all the answers

Which assumption relates to the availability of construction materials?

Workers will be sufficiently available in December Signup and view all the answers

What is the total length of the bridge deck based on its segments?

55m Signup and view all the answers

What significant impact does a longer detour have on the construction project?

Worsened economic impact due to delays Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to connect the prefabricated bridge components?

By connecting them in-situ after delivery Signup and view all the answers

What type of environmental effect can extreme temperatures have on the bridge deck?

Creep and shrinkage of materials Signup and view all the answers

What is an expected characteristic of the bridge's composite material?

It will provide enhanced durability Signup and view all the answers

What is the required clearance height that the redesigned bridge must maintain over the highway?

5.7m Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum load that can be exerted on each foundation of the bridge?

1MPa Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bridge design is proposed for the redesign?

Through arch bridge Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aesthetic feature of the redesigned bridge's arch?

It will asymmetrically span to one side of the deck. Signup and view all the answers

What condition regarding settlement is assumed for the soil and weak rock under the bridge?

It is sufficiently consolidated and incompressible. Signup and view all the answers

What external forces must the bridge be designed to withstand?

Seismic and wind loading Signup and view all the answers

In which months will the existing bridge be out of use for redesign?

April and December Signup and view all the answers

Why is an arch design suitable for the new bridge in rural areas?

There are no vertical height restraints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the bridge's natural frequency in relation to transient loads?

It should not amplify the vibrations caused by transient loads. Signup and view all the answers

What are the segment lengths in relation to the bridge's design?

They indicate the span between cables restraining the deck. Signup and view all the answers

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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