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PGSplice 7.1
Precast-prestressed Spliced Girder Bridges
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Define the general attributes of a precast segment.
Select the construction events for this segment.
| Item | Description |
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| Construction | Select the event when the segment is constructed |
| Erection | Select the event when the segment is erected |
Define variations in the segment. Variations include depth, end blocks, and precamber
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Variation Type | Select a segment profile variation type from the drop down list. If the only option in the list is "None" this girder types does not support profile variations. |
| Length | Enter the length of the variation |
| Height | Enter the overall height of the segment at the end of the variation |
| Bottom Flange Depth | If checked, the bottom flange depth is also variable. Enter the depth of the bottom flange at the ends of the variations. |
| End Block Length | Length of the full end block excluding the transition |
| End Block Transition Length | Length of the transition from the end of the full end block to the normal cross section |
| End Block Width | Width of the end block |
See Defining a Girder in the User Guide for more details about defining variations in the segment depth.
Define the properties of the segment concrete.
| Item | Description |
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| f'ci/f'c | Enter the concrete strength |
| Eci/Ec | When checked, enter the modulus of elasticity, otherwise it is computed |
| [More Properties...] | Press to define additional details. |
Using the drop down list, select the method for defining the slab offset. If a unique slab offset is used for every precast segment, enter the slab offsets at the start and end of this segment.