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Annexure A: Courbon Method (Class A Loading)

The document describes the Courbon Method for calculating load distribution factors (DF) for bridge decks with two longitudinal girders. It provides assumptions for the method and shows a flow chart of calculations. As an example, it then gives input data for a sample bridge and shows calculations to find the neutral axis, second moment of inertia for each girder, and the final load reactions (Ri) and distribution factors for each girder.

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Annexure A: Courbon Method (Class A Loading)

The document describes the Courbon Method for calculating load distribution factors (DF) for bridge decks with two longitudinal girders. It provides assumptions for the method and shows a flow chart of calculations. As an example, it then gives input data for a sample bridge and shows calculations to find the neutral axis, second moment of inertia for each girder, and the final load reactions (Ri) and distribution factors for each girder.

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ANNEXURE A

Courbon Method (Class A Loading)

Assumptions and Limitations


1 The ratio of span to width is greater than 2 but less than 4.
2 The cross girders extend to a depth of at least 0.75 of the depth of the longitudinal girder.
3 Applicable mainly to beam and slab type decks which are straight in plan.
4 The cross beams should preferably be cast monolithically with the longitudinals or should be cast at least before any other gravity loads comes on.

Flow Chart

Start

Input
2a,2b,sm,nm,M,t,B,D,P,e,
di

Calculate ex,Ii

Calculate Ri for each


girder
R.Ii   Ii 
Ri  1  e.di
 Ii   Ii.di 2 

Calculate final DF

End

Courbon's Method (Two Girder)

Input Data
Span 2a m 20
Width 2b m 7.5
No.of main gird nm No. 2
Spacing of main gird sm m 5.5
Grade of concrete M N/mm2 30
Thick ness of slab t m 0.3
Width of main gird B m 0.3
Depth of main gird D m 2
Resultant of External Loads R kN 4
Eccentricity of resultant load from the centroidal axis of the deck e m 0.7
Distance of the girder from the centroidal axis of the deck di m 2.75

Note: Eccentricity to the right of centroidal axis of the deck input negative
Eccentricity to the left of centroidal axis of the deck input positive
R
P P P P R

c
sm sc
RA di RB
2b 2a
Transverse Direction Longitudinal Direction

Two Girders

sm sc

t t

D d

B b
Longitudinal Section Transverse Section

Calculations
Neutral axis about centroid of deck slab
Longitudinal section ex m 0.30667

Calculation of second moment of inertia


MI of main Ii m4 0.79428

Formula

RIi   Ii 
Ri  1  e.di 
 Ii   Ii.di
2 

Calculation Of Reaction Ri and DF at Each Girder

Girder Ri DF
Girder 1 2.50909 0.63
Girder 2 1.49091 0.37

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