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NCHRP 12-92
Proposed LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
for Light Rail Transit Loads
Dr. Yail Jimmy Kim, PEng, University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Chengyu Li, PE, SE, Atkins North America
Dr. Waseem Dekelbab, PE, PMP, NCHRP
Program manager
Principal investigators
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Field Testing
3. Finite Element Modeling
4. Summary
5. Acknowledgments
2/20
Introduction
The objectives of NCHRP 12-92 are:
• To characterize light rail transit load effects on the behavior of
bridge superstructure (e.g., standard train load, dynamic load
allowance, load distribution, and design factors for LRFD)
• To examine the interaction between the light rail load and
supporting structures, which can generate various forces to
consider in design and practice
• To propose a unified design approach for light rail transit and
highway traffic, and corresponding design articles and
commentaries for the AASHTO LRFD Specifications, including
design examples for practitioners
4/20
Overview of Research
Introduction
Phase I
(Planning)
• Literature review
• Proposal of research methodology
• Description of alternative specifications
• Interim report 1
Phase II
(Methodology)
• Refined FE analysis
• Standard light rail train load model
• Load effects and forces
• Interim report 2
Phase III
(Specifications)
• Proposal of design articles
• Development of design examples
• Interim report 3
Phase IV
(Final products)
• Update of specifications
• Ballot items
• Final report
Completed To be completed in July 2015
5/20
Introduction
Research Tasks Task 1: A critical literature review
Task 2: A methodology specifying the light rail transit load characteristics
Task 3: A detailed outline with annotated description for the developed
specifications
Task 4: Preparation of interim report No. 1
Task 5: Execution of the approved work to develop the proposed
methodology (we are here now)
Task 6: Preparation of interim report No. 2
Task 7: Development of proposed AASHTO LRFD design specifications
and commentary
Task 8: Development of design examples
Task 9: Preparation of interim report No. 3
Task 10: Update of proposed development to the AASHTO LRFD
Specifications
Task 11: Preparation of a final report
6/20
Field Testing
Strain gage calibration to measure train load
Empty train (laboratory)
Empty train (site)
Five light rail bridges in Denver
Broadway Bridge
Wheel load distribution
Typical girder strain
8/20
Finite Element Modeling
Validation of Modeling Approach (5 bridges in Denver, CO)
Indiana Bridge
Two articulated trains on Indiana Bridge Dynamic response 10/20
Live load distribution
Finite Element Modeling
Design of Benchmark Bridges 4.719.254.71 9.254.71 4.71 4.714.71 9.25
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9.254.71 4.71
6 4 44 4 4 4 6
32 32 32
4 6 6 6 6 4 4 8 8 8 6 10 10 6Steel plate girder
4 6 6 66 4
4.71 9.25 4.71
4 4
9.254.71 4.71
32
6
4.714.71 9.25
8 8 8 10 10 6
3232
Steel box girder
4.719.254.71 4.719.254.71 4.71 4.71 9.25 9.254.71 4.71
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32 32 32
PC I girder
4
32
84 88
4.714.71 9.25
32
6 1010 6
4.719.254.71
32
4 4
4.714.71 9.25
12 12
PC box girder
4.714.71 9.25 4.719.254.71 4.71 9.254.71 9.254.71 4.71
6 4 4 4 4 4 6
32
4 6 6 6 6 4 4 8 8 8 6 10 10 6
32 32 32
4
RC girder girder
11/20
Finite Element Modeling
Modeling of Benchmark Bridges (5 types)
Four representative light
rail trains
(MN, UT, MA, and CO)
• Response monitoring:
3828 static/dynamic models
(116 models for HL93 and 3,712 models
for light rail trains)
RC
PC Box
PC I
Steel Box
Steel Plate
12/20
Finite Element Modeling
Modeling of Benchmark Bridges (flexural moment)
Typical maximum moment
(Steel plate girder bridges)
Light rail trains vs. HL-93
(Steel plate girder bridges)
13/20
Finite Element Modeling
Modeling of Benchmark Bridges (serviceability)
Deflection requirements
(Prestressed concrete I
girder bridges)
Passenger comfort criteria
(Prestressed concrete I
girder bridges)
14/20
Finite Element Modeling
Modeling of Benchmark Bridges (dynamic load allowance)
Dynamic load allowance
Probability-based inference
Mean DLA (simply-supported span)
Mean DLA (multiple span)
DLA = 25% suggested
for light rail trains
(2960 FE models and
associated probability-
based inference)
15/20
Finite Element Modeling
Standard live load model for light rail transit (development)
46,400 load cases analyzed
Decomposition of lane and
concentrated loads
Probability-based
load inference
Comparison to HL-93
w
Uniformly distributed load
P P P
Concentrated loads
P P P
Proposed live load model
w
(Magnitude to be determined) (Magnitude, spacing, and
number of concentrated loads
to be determined)
Proposed load configuration
16/20
Finite Element Modeling
Standard live load model for light rail transit (assessment)
Bending moment
Shear force
30 kips 30 kips 30 kips
0.90 kip/ft
14 ft 14 ft 14 ft14 ft
0.96 kip/ft
34 kips 34 kips 34 kips
14 ft14 ft
0.82 kip/ft
27 kips27 kips 27 kips
L > 100 ft L < 100 ft
Proposed
standard live
load model
Alternative live load models
Site-based inference vs.
candidate load model
17/20
Summary
● The behavior of five light rail bridges was examined on site:
modeling approach validated and statistical properties acquired
● Five benchmark bridges were designed and modeled:
3828 static/dynamic models were used (simply-supported and
multiple spans)
● Dynamic load allowance was proposed to be 25% based on 2960
load cases and four risk levels
● A standard live load model was proposed and assessed against
site-based load inference and existing light rail train loads
19/20