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Temperature loads threaten bridge safety, especially for long-span bridges. If the bridge is located with a big temperature difference, A structural engineer analyzes and designs a bridge based on the beam theory. The temperature gradient should be considered with the beam theory. The beam theory assumes the beam deforms primarily in one direction, the material behaves linearly elastic, and the beam has a uniform cross-section. It means even if the beam cross-section gets a different thermal expansion depending on the depth, the cross-section does not change, and it is also possible to substitute thermal stress as a self-equilibrating stress in restraint conditions.
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The above example is difficult to consider in terms of practical use. Therefore, to make a calculation that can be applied to an arbitrary cross-section, we will go over one-by-one through the formulas and calculations that are needed.
The example cross-section is a PSC box shape as shown below, and the input of the cross-section is in the form of consecutive coordinates. When using the calculation program, the input should be in a general coordinate system, but for the convenience of the calculation in the example, the following coordinate system is used where the upper right corner is the origin (0,0) and the lower left direction is positive.
Figure 1. Example of a PSC box cross-section
Sectional properties are calculated using Green's theorem from the input coordinate data. The required section properties for the calculation are the area, second moment of area, and distance from the section's top edge to its centroid.
Figure 2. Cross-Sectional Properties
AASHTO LRFD Heating case - Zone 3 is considered.
Figure 3. Differential Temperature load
To ensure the accuracy of the calculation, the change point of the temperature gradient load must be included. Therefore, the change point of the temperature gradient load was added to the cross-sectional coordinates, and the temperature gradient load was applied to each node.
Figure 4. Temperature gradient load at Each node
The restraint force can be calculated using the equation derived in section 3, but since the temperature and width vary linearly on the z-axis and y-axis, respectively, we can write linear equations in terms of z for temperature (t) and y for width (b) and substitute them into the equation. Therefore, the equation can be expressed as follows:
Figure 5. Equation of a straight line based on changes in width and temperature
Figure 6. The formula for calculating restraint force
Now, if we apply the formula for calculating restraint force that has been determined to each straight line and calculate it, we can obtain the following restraint force.
Figure 7. Restraint force
Using the calculated acceleration and temperature gradient load, the residual stress at each node is determined as follows.
Figure 8. The equation for Residual Stress
Figure 9. Residual Stress
This is an Excel spreadsheet designed using VBA based on the formulas introduced above. It allows users to input the loads examined in Part 1/Part 2, calculates the residual stress accordingly, and generates a graph.
Figure 10. Sample Calculation
Now, let's verify the created spreadsheet. First, we will use the same cross-section as in the example, and the loads are defined as follows, and the results are shown in the spreadsheet accordingly.
Figure 11. Calculation example for verification 1
Figure 12. Calculation example for verification 2
Figure 13. Calculation example for verification 3
The verification was performed using MIDAS CIVIL. The four simple spans with the same cross-section are created as shown in below the example and analysis is performed by applying the loads according to each design standard.
Figure 14. MIDAS CIVIL model for verification
The results are as follows.
Figure 15. Top Stress - MIDAS CIVIL
Figure 16. Bottom Stress - MIDAS CIVIL
As expected, the results show a 99% match with the values obtained from the spreadsheet.
Figure 17. Values obtained from the spreadsheet
We have examined the effect of temperature gradient loads on beams according to each design standard. Hopefully, this has provided a basic understanding of temperature gradient loads.
We can take this one step further by using these results to calculate axial strain and bending moment, which can then be converted into equivalent linear temperature loads. By doing so, we can predict the impact of temperature gradient loads in indeterminate structures.
In design, temperature loads are often included in most load combinations, and if the design is done within the range that does not allow tensile stress, the impact of temperature loads can be significant and cannot be ignored. I hope that the following article will be helpful in design.
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Through Part 1 & 2, we looked at how the temperature gradient load of a bridge is calculated based on the design criteria. Now, let's examine how the calculated load affects the bridge deck.
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In BS EN, the temperature gradient load for bridges is described in section 6.1.4.2, "Vertical temperature components with non-linear effects (Approach 2)," of BS EN 1991-1-5. The load is specified differently depending on the type of bridge deck, which can be steel, composite, or concrete.
In addition to these rules, the magnitude of the temperature gradient load also varies depending on the thickness of the pavement and the height of the structure. This information is provided in Appendix B of BS EN.
BS EN 1991-1-5 Annex B
It should be noted that the temperature gradient load provided in BS EN is inherently more complex than that of AASHTO LRFD, and there are several errors and incomplete parts, making it difficult to calculate the load.
Therefore, let's look at BS 5400-2:2006 together, and determine the correction and load calculation method for it.
For reference, the latest information on this load can be found in CS 454 - Assessment of highway bridges and Structures provided by DMRB (Design Manual Road Bridge).
The steel deck provides 4 types of load depending on the girder shape and temperature. The temperature based on thickness is divided into three categories: unsurfaced, 20mm, and 40mm.
In the case of 1b, the temperature according to the surfacing thickness is not provided.
In BS 5400-2, 1b is separated into group 2, and a table showing temperature changes according to surfacing thickness is provided, so it should be applied accordingly.
BS EN 1991-1-5 Figure 6.2a & Annex B Table B.1
BS 5400-2 Figure 9 & Annex C Table C.1a & C.1b
The composite deck has a total of four different temperature gradient load categories which are divided based on Normal/Simplified procedures and temperature effects. Additionally, ten sets of temperature gradient loads are provided taking into account the variation of surfacing thickness according to the height of the slab.
In "Heating", it is expressed as "h2" and is applied across the entire cross-section.
In Cooling, the lengths for h1 and h2 are missing.
Regarding T2, although the diagram shows 4℃/-8℃ for a 100mm surfacing, no table is provided for other conditions.
There is no table provided for slab depth and pavement thickness in the Simplified Procedure.
Heating insets are replaced with those of BS 5400-2.
The length is applied in the same way as heating.
T2 uses 4℃/-8℃ as a fixed value.
It is not used in the case of the simplified procedure.
BS EN 1991-1-5 Figure 6.2b & Annex B Table B.2
BS 5400-2 Figure 9 & Annex C Table C.2
Loads are provided in two types according to temperature, but 36 sets of temperature gradient loads are provided according to the section height and pavement thickness, so several linear interpolations are required to apply them.
In Heating, when h is more than 0.8, it is indicated as 13.0℃, but in Annex Table B.3, it is indicated as 13.5℃.
In Cooling, the range notation of h3 is incorrect.
In cooling, h2/h3 is set to be larger than 0.20m.
In B.3 Table, although Cooling T1 is indicated as 4.3 for a slab depth of 1.0m and surfacing thickness of 200mm, it should be interpolated to the intermediate value for the depth of 0.8/1.5.
It is applied in accordance with BS 5400-2, as 13.5°C.
Range notation follows BS5400-2.
In Cooling, h2/h3 is set to be less than 0.20m.
It is revised to 4.8 instead of 4.3.
BS EN 1991-1-5 Figure 6.2c & Annex B Table B.3
BS 5400-2 Figure 9 & Annex C Table C.3
There are no guidelines other than the specified slab height and surface thickness. However, based on experience, linear interpolation within the range is acceptable. linear interpolation is performed within the range and the closest value is taken for the value exceeding or less than this.
BS EN 1991-1-5 Annex B. Table B1 to B3
Conceptually, the temperature load on the top surface of a slab decreases as the thickness of the surface increases.
In the case of Type 2 & 3, when the thickness is unsurfaced, i.e., zero, the value is calculated to be smaller than when there is thickness. Then, in the case of types 2 & 3, should the unsurfaced and 50mm be interpolated for the surface thickness of less than 50mm? A question may arise.
This can be seen by referring to BS 5400-2, which specifies that the surfaced thickness includes waterproofing thickness. This means that Types 2 & 3 can be divided into two types of surfaces: one with waterproofing and another without any surfacing.
Therefore, for sections with a surfacing thickness of 50mm or less, it is necessary to interpolate the value between waterproofing thickness and 50mm, and CS454 provides accurate information on this.
BS 5400-2:2006 Annex C
CS 454 Appendix D2.3
In the load combination of BS EN, the uniform temperature and temperature difference are not separately dealt with, but expressed as one “Thermal action”.
BS EN 1991-1-5 6.1.5
Based on the above, the calculation sheet for determining the temperature gradient load can be prepared as follows:
Calculation Example by Deck Type
BS EN 1991-1-5 covers a wide variety of applications for temperature gradient loads based on the shape and variation of temperature. However, it has inherent errors that can be confusing for engineers encountering the standard for the first time. Therefore, it is necessary to compare it with BS 5400-2:2006 to understand it better.
If possible, It is recommended to apply the latest information contained in DMRB CS454 as much as possible.
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