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M.E. (Civil) (Structures)
b-STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF CONCRETE BRIDGES
(501404) (2008 Course) (Semester-I) (Elective-I)
Time : 4 Hours] [Max. Marks : 100
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any two questions from each Section
2) Answer to two sections should be written in separate books.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Use of IRC-5, 6, 18, 27, 45, 78 & 83 codes, IS 1343, IS 456-2000 is allowed.
5) Mere reproduction of theory from IS or IRC codes as answer will not get full credit.
6) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
7) Assume any other data if necessary.

SECTION-I
Q1) a) List the factors affecting bridge site location stating their importance.
[9]
b) Write short note on IRC 70R loading on bridges. [8]
c) Write detailed note cellular girder bridge. [8]

Q2) a) What are the factors affecting the span of bridge, Derive the conditions
for Economical span of bridge stating the assumptions made. [8]
b) Design the slab culvert with the data: [17]
Clear span of the culvert = 4.5m
Clear carriage way width = 7.5m
Size of kerb = 200mm 600mm
Average thickness of wearing coat 100mm
Use material M25, Fe 500
Loading class A
The design of substructure is not required.
Draw the cross section showing details of reinforcement at mid-span
and at junction of the slab are kerb.

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Q3) Design slab, cross girder and main girder of RCC T-beam and slab girder
deck for the crossing of a national highway. The carriage way is 7.5m and the
footpaths of 1.2m on either side. The span of the beam is 10.5m. The cross
girders are spaced at 3.5m c/c. The cross section is as shown in figure Fig. 1.
Consider interior panel of the deck slab. Place the loads so as to produce
critical SF and BM in the deck slab and girder. Draw neat sketches showing
details of reinforcement in plan and elevation. Take the spacing of cross girders
as 3m C/C. Assume suitable cross section of the curbs. Use M30 Fe 500.
[25]

SECTION-II
Q4) a) Differentiate between rigid frame bridges are different from simply
supported bridges with appropriate explanatory sketches. [9]
b) Explain Necessity and functions of expansion joint. [8]
c) Describe different factor affecting the design bridge foundations. [8]

Q5) a) Write a short note on elastomeric bearing with sketches. [5]

b) Design a reinforced elastomeric bearing to support a PSC girder of a
bridge with following data. [20]
Maximum vertical load = 1100 kN
Dynamic vertical load = 100 kN
Transverse lateral load = 50 kN
Longitudinal load = 60 kN
Longitudinal total translation 12 mm
Rotation at support 0.003
Shear modulus of elastomeric bearing = 1.2 N/mm2
Allowable comp. stress for concrete = 8 N/mm2
Allowable comp. stress for elastomer = 10 N/mm2
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Q6) a) Check the stability of the abutment for the following: [17]
Top width of abutment = 1m

Height of abutment = 4m.

Front face of abutment is vertical

and the back face is battered at 1:6

Material of abutment stone masonry.

Unit Weight of soil = 18 kN/m3

Angle of repose = 28

Superstructure: A Team-bridge with span 15 m.

Type of loading: IRC class AA

b) List merits and demerits of different types of caissons used for bridge
foundations. [8]

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