CalTrans

This PGSuper configuration is hosted at PGSuper.com and implements beam shapes and LRFD settings used by the California Department of Transporation (CalTrans).

Note that this configuration requires PGSuper 2.4.2 or later.

Implemented Girder Shapes

• Bath Tub Girders (all shapes)
• Bulb Tee Girders with Debonded Strands (all shapes)
• I-Girders (all shapes)
• Slab Girders
• Wide Flange Girders (all shapes)

Assumptions and Limitations

• Based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification, 4th Edition with 2008 interim provisions
• Strand slope check is disabled
• Harped strand hold down check is disabled
• Railing load is distributed to 3 exterior girders
• Final tensile stress for Service III set to 0.0 KSI for all exposure conditions
• P13 Truck applied in the Strength I limit state
• Horizontal interface shear stress at girder/deck interface is computed using the LRFD simplfied method
• For losses, time from stressing to prestress transfer set to 18 hours
• Checking and automated design for lifting and hauling is disabled.
• Rating criteria has not yet been input. Users needing to perform rating analysis must input parameters manually in order to perform rating analyses. Feedback on recommended rating parameters is appreciated. 

Quality Rating:DRAFT

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PGSuper Set Up Instructions

This configuration is hosted at PGSuper.com. Refer to this tutorial for detailed set up instructions.

References

• CalTrans Bridge Office Home Page. The CalTrans Bridge Design Manual, standard plan sheets and other useful information are available via links from this page.
• CalTrans LRFD Bridge Design Manual
• CalTrans Design Aid for Precast Prestressed Girders
• AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications,1998-present
• PCI Bridge Manual, Appendix B, AASHTO/PCI Bridge Products
  

Revision History

• April 25, 2011 - Initial Release

Developer

• BridgeSight Staff

Disclaimer

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