PGSplice 8.0
Precast-prestressed Spliced Girder Bridges
 
General

Define the general attributes of a precast segment.

Events

Select the construction events for this segment.

Item Description
Construction Select the event when the segment is constructed
Erection Select the event when the segment is erected

Section Variation

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.

Precast Segment Concrete Properties

Define the properties of the segment concrete.

Item Description
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.

Haunch Geometry

Define the geometry of the slab haunch

‍A complete description of vertical bridge geometry, haunch design, and haunch input methods can be found at Geometry - Vertical Design

Item Description
Haunch Depth Haunch depth at start and end of segment are shown when applicable