This topic discusses in general about the repair, maintenance and their strategies to be followed. It is also discussed about the assessment procedures and investigations to be done while repairing any structures.
Cracks on concrete.
How to catergorized cracks on newly poured concrete
Thermal cracks
Mass concrete
Fresh concrete
Cracks on concrete have many causes. They may affect appearance only, or it may indicate significant structural distress
This topic discusses in general about the repair, maintenance and their strategies to be followed. It is also discussed about the assessment procedures and investigations to be done while repairing any structures.
Cracks on concrete.
How to catergorized cracks on newly poured concrete
Thermal cracks
Mass concrete
Fresh concrete
Cracks on concrete have many causes. They may affect appearance only, or it may indicate significant structural distress
At present, domestic and overseas researches on concrete cracks mainly focus on the formation of cracks from external factors, such as cracks caused by temperature, external loads and uneven settlement of foundation. Based on other scholars’ study on the reason and settlement of cracks, this paper starts from the defect of concrete structure, and proposes three factors affecting concrete cracks: internal and external stratification during the process of concrete placement, the presence of the transition zone of concrete and multiphase porous system of the cement. In addition, the author has summarized the prevention and repairing measures of cracks.
On causes, prevention and repairing measures of concrete cracksIJERA Editor
At present, domestic and overseas researches on concrete cracks mainly focus on the formation of cracks from external factors, such as cracks caused by temperature, external loads and uneven settlement of foundation. Based on other scholars’ study on the reason and settlement of cracks, this paper starts from the defect of concrete structure, and proposes three factors affecting concrete cracks: internal and external stratification during the process of concrete placement, the presence of the transition zone of concrete and multiphase porous system of the cement. In addition, the author has summarized the prevention and repairing measures of cracks.
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CDC has been a pioneer in the field of NDT as well as Repair & Rehabilitation Consultancy in Pune and Western Maharashtra, since 1993.
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Construction Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. ( CDC) is a consultancy & a construction material testing laboratory offering Non Destructive / Material Testing ( NDT ), Quality Control, & Repair / Rehabilitation Consultancy services.
An offshoot of a parent company viz ‘Ranade Consultants’, a firm established in 1960, CDC draws on its vast and rich experience in Structural / RCC / Project Management & Architectural consultancy. CDC is the ONLY firm offering all civil engineering-related Consultancy & Testing services under one roof. It boasts of cutting edge technology and sound infra-structure.
At present, domestic and overseas researches on concrete cracks mainly focus on the formation of cracks from external factors, such as cracks caused by temperature, external loads and uneven settlement of foundation. Based on other scholars’ study on the reason and settlement of cracks, this paper starts from the defect of concrete structure, and proposes three factors affecting concrete cracks: internal and external stratification during the process of concrete placement, the presence of the transition zone of concrete and multiphase porous system of the cement. In addition, the author has summarized the prevention and repairing measures of cracks.
On causes, prevention and repairing measures of concrete cracksIJERA Editor
At present, domestic and overseas researches on concrete cracks mainly focus on the formation of cracks from external factors, such as cracks caused by temperature, external loads and uneven settlement of foundation. Based on other scholars’ study on the reason and settlement of cracks, this paper starts from the defect of concrete structure, and proposes three factors affecting concrete cracks: internal and external stratification during the process of concrete placement, the presence of the transition zone of concrete and multiphase porous system of the cement. In addition, the author has summarized the prevention and repairing measures of cracks.
Construction Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is a consultancy & a construction material testing laboratory
offering Non Destructive/ Material Testing (NDT), Quality Control, & Repair / Rehabilitation Consultancy services.
CDC has been a pioneer in the field of NDT as well as Repair & Rehabilitation Consultancy in Pune and Western Maharashtra, since 1993.
An offshoot of a parent company viz ‘Ranade Consultants’, a firm established in 1960, CDC draws on its vast and rich experience in Structural
/ RCC / Project Management & Architectural consultancy.
Construction Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. ( CDC) is a consultancy & a construction material testing laboratory offering Non Destructive / Material Testing ( NDT ), Quality Control, & Repair / Rehabilitation Consultancy services.
An offshoot of a parent company viz ‘Ranade Consultants’, a firm established in 1960, CDC draws on its vast and rich experience in Structural / RCC / Project Management & Architectural consultancy. CDC is the ONLY firm offering all civil engineering-related Consultancy & Testing services under one roof. It boasts of cutting edge technology and sound infra-structure.
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3. Inspection Includes
Going to the bridge
Seeing the bridge with an eye of the
Doctor (Engineer) with unaided as well
as an aided eye.
Systematic observation over a period
of time
“Thok baja ke dekhna”
4. Objectives of Inspection
• To know whether the bridge is structurally
safe
• Will it continue to be safe
• Identify actual and potential sources of trouble at
earliest possible stage
• To record systematically and periodically the
state of the structure
• To decide about the repair measures to be
taken
• To provide feedback to the designer and the
construction engineers on those features
which give maintenance problems
5. Current Scenario on IR
Concrete bridges increasing with time
Advantage of ballasted deck
Concrete – a heterogeneous material
Durability depends on many factors
Affected by environmental factors
6. A Statement - may be
controversial
Concrete structures are inherently
durable as compared to steel as long as
they are rationally designed and
constructed
Deterioration of concrete is but a result
of wrong concrete mix or poor
construction work quality control.
7. But…
Possibility of mistakes to happen during
construction is far greater than the steel
because
Most of the material of a concrete structure
are supplied and assembled on site.
8. Therefore…
the examples and anomalies and defects
on concrete structure, resulting from
poor quality of construction or material
are numerous in number and kind.
The possibility for mistakes of the type is
even higher in PSC girders, where
additional processes such as pre-
stressing, grouting and erection of
girders are necessary.
9. and…
There are certain phenomenon in
concrete that occur in the inside and
some which occur on the outside and
thus some can be seen and some get
manifested in the form of surface defects
over the years.
The behaviour of those defects is not
easily predictable and analysable.
Mostly it would be in the form of cracks
10. So in concrete it becomes
important to
To find for cracks, which in the initial
stage
study them with a view to ascertain
their cause
Track their growth and movement
11. How to inspect?
Decide number of spans to be inspected each day
Scrutinize the previous years inspection notes
Try to have plan, drawings and other details of
the important bridges
Go through the drawings (important bridges to
identify critical locations)
Plan any special inspection equipment, temporary
staging etc. (like tunnel inspection)
Don’t rush to complete – done once a year
13. Inspections – Open Line
Para 1101 SE (Works) will inspect before
monsoon every year.
Para 1103 AEN open line will inspect after
monsoon every year.
Para 1104 (1)(a) Important bridges and
bridges that call attention by DEN/SrDEN
14. Inspection- Bridge Organization
Para 1102 SE (Br) will inspect all RCC, PSC
and Composite girders within one year of
installation
Para 1102 SE (Br) will inspect all these
girders once in five years on planned basis
SE (Br) will measure camber of PSC girders
once a year with any reliable method
Para 1105 AEN (Br) shall test check 10% of
the bridges inspected by the bridge
inspector
15. Special Inspection (Need
based)
When signs of weaknesses discovered
during routine or detailed inspection or
by any other observation.
When the bridge loading is to be
increased due to revised or increased
loading standard.
Distressed bridges.
Exceptional events like fire, earthquake,
heavy floods etc
16. What to take along? (Anne. 11/15 of IRBM)
1. Pocket tape (3 or 5 m long)
2. Chipping hammer
3. Plumb bob
4. Straight edge (at least 2 m
long)
5. 30 metre steel tape
6. A set of feeler gauges (0.1 to 5
mm)
7. Log line with 20 kg lead ball
8. Thermometer
9. Probing rod
10. Wire brush
11. Mirror ( 10x15 cm)
12. Magnifying glass (100 mm
dia.)
13. Chalk/water poof pencil/pen
or paint
14. Centre punch
15. Callipers (inside and
outside)
16. Torch light (5 cell)
17. Paint and paint brush for
repainting areas damaged
during inspection
18. Gauge-cum-level
19. Piano wire
20. 15 cm steel scale
21. Inspection hammer (350-
450 gm)
22. Microscope
23. Binoculars
24. Camera
25. Crack meter
27. And common sense
17. What to Inspect … but
before that
Work through a checklist prepared for the
particular type of structure.
Should be familiar with the details of the structure
and as to how it is intended to function.
Should study previous reports before conducting
inspection, so that the condition of the defects
noticed earlier could be checked.
Should be aware of rectification work done earlier,
the same should be inspected and its performance
should be recorded.
18. …and the most important
thing is to know and realize that every
deterioration has a cause and the aim of
inspecting official is to determine that
cause
19. Routine Inspection by AEN
Purpose
Whether there is any defect in structure?
If yes, what is the degree of the defect?
Is it progressing?
Is it affecting the function of the structure?
Is there any change in the environment?
Heavy rains.
Other factors like trespassing and other usage
Is it going to affect the train operation?
Is there a necessity of doing preventive work?
Does it require detailed inspection?
20. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
21. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
24. Cracks?
Cracks need to be analysed and then
only conclusions may be drawn
All cracks lead to durability problems
Some cracks are not serious
Require only covering
Other cracks are serious
Affect load carrying capacity
Require retro-fitment as well as covering to
prevent corrosion
Tell tales help in decision making
26. Types of Cracks and spalling
Fresh concrete
Hardened Concrete
Structural Cracks
Due to loads
Compatibility cracks
Due to Detailing
Corrosion
Steel
Concrete
Others
Alkali-aggregate reaction
Sulphate attack
27. Cracks in fresh Concrete
Crazing
Plastic Shrinkage
Drying Shrinkage
Plastic settlement
Long term Drying Shrinkage
Thermal expansion/contraction
Settlement of formwork
28. Crazing
Probable Area
Against formwork or surface
Probable Locations
Fair faced slabs
Cause
Impermeable formwork, over trawling
Rich mixes, poor curing
Remedy
Improve curing and finishing
Time of Appearance
1-7 days, sometimes later
30. Plastic Shrinkage
Probable Area
Random over reinforcement mesh, Diagonal,
Normal to wind direction
Probable Locations
RCC slabs
Cause
Rapid early drying
Low bleeding and fast surface evaporation
Remedy
Improve early curing and trowel
Time of Appearance
Thirty min. to six hours
32. Plastic Settlement
Probable Area
Over reinforcement, Arching, Change of depth
Probable Locations
Deep sections, Top of Columns/ troughs
Cause
Excess Bleeding
Rapid early drying
Remedy
Reduce Bleeding
Reverberate mildly
Time of Appearance
Ten min. to three hours
33. Early Thermal Expansion
and Contraction
Probable Area
External/ Internal restraint
Probable Locations
Thick walls, Thick slabs
Cause
Excess heat generation, Excess temp. gradient
Rapid cooling, Curing by cold water
Remedy
Reduce heat and/or insulate, cool concrete, reduce
spacing of steel
Time of Appearance
One day to 2-3 weeks
34. Long term drying shrinkage
Probable Area
-
Probable Locations
Thin walls, Thin slabs
Cause
Absence of movement, inefficient joints
Excess shrinkage, Inefficient curing
Remedy
Reduce w/c ratio, Improve curing
Time of Appearance
Several weeks or months
35. Action in case of cracks in
Fresh Concrete
For purely surface cracks, normally no
action taken if appearance is not an issue
In case cracks are wider and deeper, the
repair method as suitable may be
decided based on the crack size.
In case of time dependent crack like
shrinkage and settlement – the action
should be delayed if not affecting the
structure.
38. Crack in the deck slab
Location Reason
Bottom surface
of the deck slab
in the middle
Compatibility cracks
Excessive load on
the deck
39. Compatible Cracks
Cracks which occur in course of normal loading in
RCC components for reinforcement to take the
tensile stresses. Specified in Para10.2.1 (a) of
CBC.
Environment Design Crack Width (mm)
Moderate 0.25
Severe 0.20
Extreme 0.10*
42. Cross cracks in center
Location Reason
Center of span Excessive Load
Less reinforcement or location
of reinforcement
Shrinkage cracks (rare)
Less Cover
43. Longitudinal cracks at bottom
Location Reason
Longitudinal
cracks on
lower surface
of girder
Shortage of distribution
reinforcement
Less cover to main bars
Corrosion of main bar
44. Cross cracks at ends
Location Reason
Transverse
cracks on
upper
surface of
girder
Shortage of bent up or top
bars in upper area
Drying Shrinkage
45. Location Reason
Longitudinal
cracks on upper
surface of
cantilever
Excessive load on cantilever
Less reinforcement in
cantilever
Main reinforcement in
cantilever placed lower
Crack near the support of cantilever
47. What to inspect in concrete bridges –
Major Bridges – PSC girders
All the items what are there in the
small spans
In addition
Items related to pre-stressing (post
tensioning) and Anchorage Zone
Slab, diaphragms, Junctions of cast in
situ and precast units or RCC/PSC
Inside of the Box girder
Bearings and Expansion arrangements
48. PSC Box
Location Reason
Perpendicular to
girder on the lower
surface of the girder
Shortage of Pre-stressing
force
Excessive Load
Breakage of PSC strand
49. PSC Box
Location Reason
Perpendicular to
girder on the
upper surface of
the girder
Overstressing of girder
Shortage of loading
Closes during passage
of train
53. What to inspect in concrete bridges –
Major Bridges – PSC girders
All the items what are there in
the small spans
In addition
Items related to pre-stressing (post
tensioning) and Anchorage Zone
Slab, diaphragms, Junctions of cast
in situ and precast units or RCC/PSC
Inside of the Box girder
Bearings and Expansion
arrangements
54. Anchorage Zone
•Maximum stresses
during stressing
operation
•Concrete strength
increases with age
•Losses in Pre-stress
increases with time
•So, in no case there
can be distress after
the initial period
•If there is some
cracking it has to be
from the time of
construction
59. What to inspect in concrete bridges –
Major Bridges – PSC girders
All the items what are there in
the small spans
In addition
Items related to pre-stressing (post
tensioning) and Anchorage Zone
Slab, diaphragms, Junctions of cast
in situ and precast units or RCC/PSC
Inside of the Box girder including
drainage inside the Box Girder
Bearings and Expansion
arrangements
60. Location Reason
At the interface of
the precast I – Girder
and the diaphragm as
well as deck slab
Differential shrinkage
between the elements
cast at different time
Mishandling during lifting
Diaphragm
and cast-in-
situ deck or
RCC/PSC
62. Crack at the junction of web and the slab
Location Reason
At the
junction of the
web and the
slab
Construction joint, no crack
Relative movement due to
shear between the box and
slab
63. What to inspect in concrete bridges –
Major Bridges – PSC girders
All the items what are there in
the small spans
In addition
Items related to pre-stressing (post
tensioning) and Anchorage Zone
Slab, diaphragms, Junctions of cast
in situ and precast units or RCC/PSC
Inside of the Box girder
Bearings and Expansion
arrangements
65. What to inspect in concrete bridges –
Major Bridges – PSC girders
All the items what are there in
the small spans
In addition
Items related to pre-stressing (post
tensioning) and Anchorage Zone
Slab, diaphragms, Junctions of cast
in situ and precast units or RCC/PSC
Inside of the Box girder
Bearings and Expansion
arrangements
67. Poor expansion arrangements
If the girder not free to expand, stresses
will build up.
Can cause cracks near the expansion
arrangement
Choking by ballast in the expansion joint
will also cause problems
70. Cracks Due to Corrosion
Corrosion of the steel
Corrosion Phenomenon
Carbonation of concrete
Volume increase on corrosion
Alkali aggregate reaction
71. Electrochemical corrosion
Iron reacts as
Fe >> Fe++ + 2e- (Anode process)
Water takes oxygen from Atmosphere
2H2O + O2 + 4e- >>> 4 OH- (Cathode
Process)
Fe++ and OH- creates Fe(OH)2
Fe(OH)2 is not stable, oxidizes to
form Fe(OH)3
Takes water to form Fe(OH).3nH2O
(Rust)
74. Corrosion of Steel
Probable Area
Natural and slow, fast if CaCl is present
Probable Locations
Alternate drying and wetting, humidity
Cause
Lack of cover and dampness, Carbonation, Chlorides
Poor quality concrete
Remedy
Use dense concrete (Portland Blast Furnace Slag cement),
Dehumidify, Cathode protection
Time of Appearance
More than two years
75. Corrosion of Concrete-
Carbonation
Ca(OH)2 + 2CO3 > CaCO3 + 2H2O
3CaO•2SiO2•3H2O + 3CO2 > 3CaCO3•2SiO2•3H2O
The pH-value decreases to less than 9, which normally
is insufficient to protect the reinforcement against
corrosion.
76. Corrosion of Concrete-
Carbonation
X= K T ½
Where X is measured in mm
and T in years
K is function of concrete
strength
Above relation is for RH 50%
79. Alkali Aggregate Reaction
Probable Area
-
Probable Locations
Damp area, shows gel type or
dried resin type deposit in cracks
Cause
Reactive silicates and carbonates
in aggregates reacting with Alkali
in cement
Remedy
Use proper aggregates, Use
Portland Blast Furnace Slag
cement, Keep water away
Time of Appearance
More than five years
81. Sulphate Attack
Sulphate salts from surrounding soil react
with C3A . No deposits like those in Alkali-
Aggregate reaction
Use low C3A cement, Portland Blast
Furnace Slag cement
After two years or so
83. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
84. Texture of Concrete
Possibility of a leakage, chemical attack by
softening, leaching
Sulphate attack - whitening of the concrete.
Rust stains may indicate the corrosion of
reinforcement/pre-stressing steel.
In fire damaged structure, the colour of the
concrete gives an indication of the maximum
temperature reached.
Wear and tear of concrete surface
Defects like honeycombing, marine growth etc.
94. Damage to the surface of
deck slab
Girder flooring can get worn out with
constant use
Also if the concrete quality is not good
Once wearing coat gets eroded and then
the girder will start wearing out
Check under the ballast once in five
years
Tell tale sign: water leaking from the
deck slab
95. STRUCTURAL CONCRETE SECTION
WEARING COAT
Formation of depressions due to
absence of wearing coat
1. The condition of deck top should be
checked after removing ballast at sample
locations
2. The drainage of the deck should be clear
3. If damage is there, will affect the life of the
structure
99. Drainage in Box culverts
109
Drainage in the bottom slab
• In case there is some leakage from the deck
slab, the water should be able to drain out
otherwise it will affect the durability of the
bottom slab of the Box
• These drainage spouts should be checked
100. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
101. Bearings
Cleanliness around bearings
Seating of girder on bearing
Seating of bearing on pedestal
Movement of the girder: actually
measured vis-à-vis theoretical
calculations
Tell-tale signs of overstressing or locked
up movement around the bearings
102. Pot – PTFE bearings
What to inspect?
Movement during peak winter (early
morning) and peak summer (afternoon)
Compare the movement along with temperature
with design values
Measure dimensions to ascertain excessive
stress or strain
Evidence of any locked up or jammed
condition
Corrosion
Adjoining areas of bearing for trouble
103. Neoprene bearings
What to inspect?
Titling
Bulging
Tearing
Excess vibrations (soft bearings)
Adjoining areas of bearing for trouble
108. Crack at the junction of cast-in-
situ end portion in PSC girders
109. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
110. CAMBER
Unlike steel bridges the camber loss in
the PSC bridge would not be without
attendant warnings.
Camber loss in PSC would result in
Excessive cracking on the bottom surface of
Box girder or I-girder
Separation cracks between the deck slab and
the I-girder.
Stipulation for annual measurement of
camber
111. Camber
Camber – Parameter showing overall
health of the girder
Linked to the efficiency of the pre-stressing
force
Nominated points chosen for recording
Smaller spans: Mid span, end of span.
Longer Spans: Quarter spans also
Nominated point marked by steel or
ceramic plates fixed with epoxy
Record carefully and accurately
114. Deflection of catenary (piano
wire)
Dia. of Wire (18 SWG) = Ф = 1.219 mm
Length of wire (Clear span) = L = 16 m (Roughly)
Tension on either end = T = 10 Kgf
(counter wt)
Self wt of wire/unit length (w) = (π Φ 2/4) 7.850/1000
= 0.00917 Kg/m
Deflection @ Mid-Span () = wL2/(8 T)
Where T is the Tension in wire,
= 0. 00917 x 16 2 /8 x 10
= 0.029 m i.e., 29 mm
Mid - Span
10 Kg 10 Kg
18 SWG Wire
mm
118. PD 32 Laser range meter
Dimensions 120×65×28 mm
Weight without batteries : 220 g
Measuring Range : 0.05 to 70 m without target plate, up to
200 m with PDA 50 target plate
Accuracy : ± 1.5 mm
Operating temperature range –10°C to +50° C
Measuring functions : Single and continuous
measurement of areas and volumes.
Calculation function : +, -, x, / and special geometrical
functions
Laser : 635 nm, class 2 (IEC 825-1), class II (FDA 21 CFR)
Operating Time with 2 AA-size Batteries : Up to 15,000
measurements.
119. Trial results
1) CATENERY WIRE METHOD --
L1 – 0 mm, L2 – 40 mm, L3 – 0 mm
Camber = 40 mm - 29 mm (Deflection of Catenary)
= 11 mm
2) INVERT LEVEL METHOD --
L2 - 2.070 m, L1 - 2.080 m, L3 - 2.080 m
Camber = 5 mm
3) LEVELING AND LASER RANGE METER --
L2 - 1.944 m, L1 - 1.950 m, L3 - 1.939 m
Camber = 8.5 mm
120. What to see?
Cracks
Texture of Concrete
Wear and erosion of concrete
Leaching of chemicals
Stains such as corrosion in steel, dampness,
growth of algae, marine microbes
Painting coat condition
Bearings
Camber
Other observations
121. Inspections – Misc. items
Excess vibrations
Ventillation arrangement
Ancillary arrangements such as ladders,
railings
Hitting of girders by road/ water borne
vehicles
Other miscellaneous observations
including trespassing
Bridge board
HFL/Danger level
Flood height gauge
125. Inspection arrangement for
PSC girders
Permanent arrangement such as Cradles,
ladders, walkways etc.
Temporary arrangements such as
ladders, challis etc.
Mobile rail mounted inspection
arrangement
Few purchased by the railways
133. R: DEPTH BELOW
RAIL LEVEL: 12 M
S: HORIZONTAL
RANGE: 9 M
T: MAXIMUM
WORKING HT ABOVE
RAIL LEVEL: 8 M
a: HORIZONTAL
REACH OF
PLATFORM: 7.5 M
ROTATION OF
PLATFORM ABOUT
VERTICAL AXIS 1800
TO 3600
136. Defects Identified
Technical solution to the defect
Flow of stresses to govern the repairs.
Durability aspects important.
If RDSO standard drawing, RDSO to be
involved in the rehabilitation.
137. Defects Identified
Action to be taken as per the paras 503 -
509 of IRBM on any defects
Analogous locations to the defect on the
same girder, and in other girders on the
same bridge or other bridges on the
system to be inspected in detail
Efforts for identification of reasons for
the defect. Repair (covering up) not to be
the immediate goal.
138. Distressed Bridges
A distressed bridge is the one which
shows physical signs of deterioration,
indicating need for rehabilitation through
special repairs, strengthening or
rebuilding (including replacement of
girders)
If defects are noticed
Inspect thoroughly
Impose suitable SR, including suspend traffic,
if warranted
139. Distressed Bridges
Tell tales on defects
Detailed report to divisional office
SrDEN/DEN to declare distressed after personal
inspection
Report to be sent to HQ/ RDSO
Categories
I: Needs rehabilitation on immediate basis, say within
a year’s time
II: Under observation, to be rehabilitated on program
basis
140. Distressed Bridges
All distressed bridges may not need SR
As a general guidance:
Group I: SR 15 KMPH
Settlement of foundations, deep scour around piers,
cracks in main members, wide cracks in piers/
abutments etc
Group II: SR 25 to 50 KMPH
Cracks in return/ wing walls, spalling of concrete,
slight leaning of spandrel wall, abutment, loose rivets,
excess vibrations etc
141. Distressed Bridges
Divisions shall maintain details of distressed bridge
Railways shall have distressed bridge diagram as per
Annex 5/1
Inspection of distressed Bridges:
142. References
Indian Railways Bridge manual
IRICEN book on “Bridge Inspection and
Maintenance”
RDSO report BS-48 – Inspection, Maintenance
and Rehabilitation of Concrete Bridges
RDSO report BS-63 – Causes, Evaluation and
repairs to cracks in concrete
146. The structure
Span 94 m
Twin Bow string RCC arch connected by
precast RC struts in lateral direction
12 pairs of vertical Dina Hangers
comprising 49 wires of 7mm dia
PSC box tie girder – 16 cables each
comprising of 61 wires of 7 mm dia
12 cross tie beams in the girder connecting
the columns hanging from Dina hangers
147. The problem
Cracks on the tie beam inside the box
girders connecting the columns carrying
the load from the suspenders
Maximum width of cracks is 0.06 mm
All other parameters found OK
Cracks are not found to be active
under train loads
Crack width is within the limit given
in CBC. No cause for worry
149. Problem
Longitudinal Cracks on the inside of the web of
the Box Girders (9 and 5 on West and East side to
8 and 12 in 2004)
Width of crack varying from 0.08 mm to 0.40 mm
Longest crack 19 m long (34.11 m in 2004 by
joining of two cracks)
Some fine cracks seen on the outside web of the
Box Girders
Diagonal cracks on the end block passing through
the vent hole
153. Current Situation
Not much progress in the cracks
SR of 90 Kmph
RDSO studied thrice
IIT Mumbai did modeling in 3-D and has
recommended that only local trains be
allowed on the bridge
156. What to see? Summary
All Over General Condition
Condition of surface coating
Cracks
Corrosion signs, efflorescence, rust
streaks
Scaling/ spalling
Construction joints, drainage, ladders
etc
Anchorage
zone
Cracks
Rusting
Condition of cable end sealing
157. What to see?
Top and
Bottom deck
slab
Cracks, Delamination, scaling
Drainage, seepage, leaching
Worn out wearing coat, abrasion
damage
Damage due to accidents etc
Support
points of
bearing and
bottom of
girder
immediately
If seating of girder is uniform
Condition of anchor bolts
Spalling/ crushing/ cracking
around bearing support
158. What to see?
Drainage Spouts Clogging and physical condition
Adequacy of projection of spout
on the underside
Joints in
segmental
construction
Cracks, corrosion signs
Expansion Joints If joint is free to expand/
contract
Sealing Material
Hardening/ cracking in Bitumen
Splitting/ oxidation/ Creep/
flattening/ bulging in elastomer
159. What to see?
Top and
Bottom flange
of I – girder
Spalling/ cracking/ scaling
Rust streaks along cables/
reinforcement
Bottom slab
in BOX girder
Spalling/ cracking/ scaling
Rust streaks
Drainage
Webs Cracks, corrosion
Diaphragms Cracks at junctions with PSC
Diagonal cracks at corners
Cracks around opening
160. What to see?
Expansion Joints Condition of sliding plates
Corrosion, condition of weld
Debris in joint
Check for alignment, distortion
Falling debris
Bearing (General) Check if free to rotate/ move
Check for even seating
Check for load sharing between
bearings
Physical condition
cleanliness
161. What to see?
Metallic Bearing Rusting/ corrosion
Condition of grease
Condition of anchor bolts
Unusual tilt of rollers
Rollers jumping off guides
Elastomeric
Bearings
Flattening, bulging
Splitting/ tearing
Non uniform thickness
Displacement
162. What to see?
General Trespassing by vehicles, passersby
etc and resultant damage, if any
Ladders, inspection arrangements
etc are OK or not.
Ballast retaining wall
General observations under train
movement i.e. excess vibrations,
excess deflection, odd sounds or ay
other abnormal behaviour.