Oct 13, 2014 #1 HighPanda Civil/Environmental Nov 28, 2007 40 0 0 GB If a wheel load is placed next to the joint of a segmental bridge, should I assume the "effective width" in designing transverse bending reinforcement (in the top slab) NOT including the slab on the other side of the joint?
If a wheel load is placed next to the joint of a segmental bridge, should I assume the "effective width" in designing transverse bending reinforcement (in the top slab) NOT including the slab on the other side of the joint?
Oct 14, 2014 1 #2 bridgebuster Active member Jun 27, 1999 3,962 0 36 US Perhaps the attached will be of some help. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1b5416c2-870f-4e71-bfbf-6f1b73fd4a94&file=LRFD_DESIGN_EXAMPLE-PRECAST_BALANCED_CANTILEVER_BRIDGE_DESIG.pdf Upvote 0 Downvote