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PROpOsed CONNectiON DetaiLs

Connection details were developed theoretically and then verified experimentally. For the bridge in question, the precast concrete haunch block was connected to the pier segment using an 8-in.-deep (200 mm) pocket created between the two precast concrete elements. After the pier segment installation, the pocket was filled with flowable concrete. Figure 1 shows the elevation of the pier segment and a cross section through the variable depth. Significant effort went into the selection of the connection details.2 Selections were made with the aid of extensive structural and economic analysis and experiments. Beams had 1.25-in.-diameter (32 mm), 36-in.-long (915 mm) lubricated coil loop rods spaced at 12 in. (300 mm) intervals embedded in the bottom of the girder (Fig. 3). A hexagonal nut was spot-welded at the bottom of each rod. The bottom of the girder had a pocket large enough to attach a wrench to the nut and turn it, thus extending the rod 8 in. (200 mm) below the girder, just prior to placing the girder over the haunch block. Each threaded rod was confined in the I-girder by a 3.5-in.-outside-diameter (90 mm), 24-in.-long (610 mm) spiral with a 0.25-in.-diameter (6.4 mm) wire and a 1 in. (25 mm) pitch. The underside of the girder was roughened with corrugated plastic sheets. The haunch block was cast on its side and conventionally reinforced. The top concrete surface was roughened to achieve effective composite action through the use of a corrugated, plasticsheet form liner. The 1.25-in.-diameter (32 mm) coil rods projected 8 in. (200 mm) above the rough surface and ended at the top with a washer and nut. The haunch block was manufactured by Coreslab Structures of Omaha, Neb., and the standard I-girder was manufactured by Concrete Industries in Lincoln, Neb. A full-scale, two-part assembly was displayed for designers at the Concrete Industries plant (Fig. 4). No significant difficulties were encountered in the production of the precast concrete girder and haunch block or in shipping the haunch block.
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1.25" 36" Lubricated coil threaded rod with welded hex nuts to be turned before installing the pier segment such that the max. extension below soffit = 8"

Confinement reinforcement

1.25" threaded rod @ 12", staggered at 6"

Fig. 3. Proposed horizontal shear reinforcement details. Note: WWR = welded-wire reinforcement; = in. 1 in. = 25.4 mm.

the selected bridge example was composed of three spans: 240 ft, 300 ft, and 240 ft (73 m, 90 m, and 73 m) in length (Fig. 2). The bridge is framed with a Nebraska precast, prestressed concrete I-girder section, NU 2000, that is 78.7 in. (2000 mm) deep with the depth at the pier increased to 130 in. (3300 mm). Girder spacing was 9.67 ft (3 m). The girders have a specified concrete strength of 10 ksi (69 MPa)

and are designed to act compositely with an 8-in.-thick (200 mm), 4.0 ksi (28 MPa), cast-in-place concrete slab. Of the 8 in. thickness, 0.5 in. (13 mm) is considered to be a concrete wearing course and 7.5 in. (190 mm) of depth is used for structural resistance. The design is in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportations Officials AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.5

Fig. 4. Two views of a full-scale specimen on display at Concrete Industries in Lincoln, Neb.
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