Scribd
Upload
9 views

Voided Slab

Uploaded by

Vanbaobbkk Le
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
9 views

Voided Slab

Uploaded by

Vanbaobbkk Le
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Design Memorandum

TO: All Design Section Staff

FROM: Bijan Khaleghi


DATE: March 14, 2009
SUBJECT: Minimum Depth Limitations on Precast Slab Members

This design memorandum requires limitations on precast slab members for minimum
depth, introduces new standard precast slab sections, and provides guidance for usage of
temporary top strands.
The minimum depth of precast slab members shall be at least 0.03 times the member
length for both simple and continuous span bridges. Precast slab members with depths up to
36 in. can be used to accommodate the minimum depth requirement. For depths beyond 36
in., other types of superstructure members shall be used.
The standard width of precast slab members is 4.0 ft. The width of precast slab
members can be increased in conjunction with depth to accommodate cross-sectional
efficiency with circular voids as shown in Table 1. The width of precast slab members
generally should not exceed 8.0 ft.
A minimum of 5 in. cast-in-place (CIP) concrete topping is required for precast slab
bridges. Precast slab bridges are designed as noncomposite sections for self-weight and CIP
topping dead load and as composite sections for live load and superimposed dead loads
including traffic barrier and future overlay. The LRFD deflection criteria of article 2.5.2.6.2
shall be satisfied for these types of bridges.
Temporary top strands are not required for the lateral stability of precast slab
members. Temporary top strands can be used if required to control concrete stresses due to
plant handling, shipping and erection. These strands shall be bonded for 10 ft at both ends of
the member, and unbonded for the remainder of the member length. Temporary strands shall
be cut prior to casting of CIP topping.
PGSuper program will be revised to accommodate the new precast slab sections.

Background:
High strength concrete and large diameter strands allow engineers to design precast
slab members beyond the conventional span-to-depth limitations. However, recent
experience with precast slab bridge projects show inconsistencies between calculated and
measured cambers. The minimum depth requirement is expected to mitigate the
inconsistencies in camber growth of precast slab members.

If you have any questions regarding these issues, please contact Rick Brice at 705-7174 or
Bijan Khaleghi at 705-7181.
cc: Mohammad Sheikhizadeh, Bridge Construction – 47354
F. Posner, Bridge and Structures – 47340

Table 1: Standard Precast Prestressed Slab

Precast Slab Max. Length Depth Nominal Void Diameter


Designation (ft) (in.) Width (in.)

1'-0" - Solid Slab 33 12 4’-0” N/A


1'-6" - Voided Slab 50 18 4’-0” 9
2'-2" - Voided Slab 72 26 4’-0” 16
2'-6" - Voided Slab 83 30 4’-4” 18
3'-0" - Voided Slab 100 36 5’-0” 22

You might also like