PGSplice 8.0
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 |
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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. |
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 |
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Haunch Depth | Haunch depth at start and end of segment are shown when applicable |