This document summarizes research on loads experienced by box culverts under high embankments. It compares measured pressures on 5 culverts to pressures predicted by theories of Marston, Spangler, and Caes. It finds that for 2 culverts in Clark County, KY, Marston's theory underpredicted measured pressures by 10-18 psi. The imperfect trench construction seemed effective at reducing pressures on top slabs. Current AASHTO design formulas also underpredicted top slab pressures for culverts without imperfect trenches. 2 additional sites in Marion County, KY will be instrumented for further study.
The document discusses axle load in railways, which is the total weight felt by the railway for all wheels connected to a given axle. It is important for track design as both tracks and vehicles are rated for a maximum axle load to prevent damage. The dynamic loads from moving trains exceed static loads. Track strength depends on factors like rail weight, sleeper density, stability, and ballast. Loads transfer downward through the components of the track structure. Formulas like Nadal and Wagner relate vertical and lateral wheel and rail forces, which must be properly balanced to prevent wheel climb derailments during turns.
This document defines key terms related to road geometrics and cross sections. It discusses the carriageway as the portion for vehicular traffic, road shoulders for emergency use and protecting edges, and formation width as the road embankment width including carriageway and shoulders. It also covers side slopes for embankment/cutting stability, berms between embankments and drains, road margins as land widths with possible inclusions, right of way as acquired land area, and camber and gradients as providing drainage and vehicle regulation.
This document provides guidance on designing camber for plate girders. It outlines a step-by-step process for determining camber curves, including: determining the necessary number of camber diagrams based on bridge geometry; selecting points along each girder segment to define the camber curve; calculating maximum adjusted top-of-web elevations and exact camber values at each point; and plotting the camber diagram to define the camber curve shape within tolerances. An example calculation is also provided to demonstrate applying the process to a two-span plate girder bridge.
This document provides instructions for basic backing maneuvers and general procedures for backing a vehicle safely. It discusses straight line backing, alley docking, parallel parking, sight side backing and blind side backing. General procedures include getting out to check for clearance, using mirrors, turning signals on, having a helper guide from outside if possible, watching for overhead and ground obstacles, and restarting the maneuver if backing poorly. It emphasizes backing slowly, using the lowest gear, and having the driver take full responsibility when a helper is used, with driver and helper agreeing on signals so the helper remains in sight at all times.
This document summarizes the classification of roads and elements of road cross-sections. It discusses the different types of urban and rural roads based on location, carriageway, surface, and season. The key components of a road cross-section are also outlined, including the carriageway, shoulders, side slopes, and kerbs. Camber or cross slope is defined as the transverse slope provided to a road surface to drain water, and can take parabolic, straight, or combined forms.
You may be asked to maneuver your vehicle into a
space that is to the left of your vehicle during your CDL Skills Test.. You
are to drive forward then back into that space without striking the side or rear boundaries marked by cones. You are to place your vehicle completely
into the space.
Visit http://cdlcollege.com or call 303-367-1030 for more information about truck driving school or a CDL Skills Test.
This document discusses various topics related to railway tracks, including reasons for rail failures, types of rail failures, causes and measurement of creep in rails, methods to correct creep, types of rail joints, requirements of an ideal rail joint, types of rail fastenings, and requirements of sleepers. It provides details on factors that influence rail failure, different types of rail failures such as crushed head, transverse fissure, etc. It also discusses various causes of creep in rails and methods to measure and correct creep, including pulling back rails and using creep anchors.
The document discusses axle load in railways, which is the total weight felt by the railway for all wheels connected to a given axle. It is important for track design as both tracks and vehicles are rated for a maximum axle load to prevent damage. The dynamic loads from moving trains exceed static loads. Track strength depends on factors like rail weight, sleeper density, stability, and ballast. Loads transfer downward through the components of the track structure. Formulas like Nadal and Wagner relate vertical and lateral wheel and rail forces, which must be properly balanced to prevent wheel climb derailments during turns.
This document defines key terms related to road geometrics and cross sections. It discusses the carriageway as the portion for vehicular traffic, road shoulders for emergency use and protecting edges, and formation width as the road embankment width including carriageway and shoulders. It also covers side slopes for embankment/cutting stability, berms between embankments and drains, road margins as land widths with possible inclusions, right of way as acquired land area, and camber and gradients as providing drainage and vehicle regulation.
This document provides guidance on designing camber for plate girders. It outlines a step-by-step process for determining camber curves, including: determining the necessary number of camber diagrams based on bridge geometry; selecting points along each girder segment to define the camber curve; calculating maximum adjusted top-of-web elevations and exact camber values at each point; and plotting the camber diagram to define the camber curve shape within tolerances. An example calculation is also provided to demonstrate applying the process to a two-span plate girder bridge.
This document provides instructions for basic backing maneuvers and general procedures for backing a vehicle safely. It discusses straight line backing, alley docking, parallel parking, sight side backing and blind side backing. General procedures include getting out to check for clearance, using mirrors, turning signals on, having a helper guide from outside if possible, watching for overhead and ground obstacles, and restarting the maneuver if backing poorly. It emphasizes backing slowly, using the lowest gear, and having the driver take full responsibility when a helper is used, with driver and helper agreeing on signals so the helper remains in sight at all times.
This document summarizes the classification of roads and elements of road cross-sections. It discusses the different types of urban and rural roads based on location, carriageway, surface, and season. The key components of a road cross-section are also outlined, including the carriageway, shoulders, side slopes, and kerbs. Camber or cross slope is defined as the transverse slope provided to a road surface to drain water, and can take parabolic, straight, or combined forms.
You may be asked to maneuver your vehicle into a
space that is to the left of your vehicle during your CDL Skills Test.. You
are to drive forward then back into that space without striking the side or rear boundaries marked by cones. You are to place your vehicle completely
into the space.
Visit http://cdlcollege.com or call 303-367-1030 for more information about truck driving school or a CDL Skills Test.
This document discusses various topics related to railway tracks, including reasons for rail failures, types of rail failures, causes and measurement of creep in rails, methods to correct creep, types of rail joints, requirements of an ideal rail joint, types of rail fastenings, and requirements of sleepers. It provides details on factors that influence rail failure, different types of rail failures such as crushed head, transverse fissure, etc. It also discusses various causes of creep in rails and methods to measure and correct creep, including pulling back rails and using creep anchors.
Case ih farmall 95 tractor service repair manualujsefksmemtyu
1. Disconnect the battery and drain fluids from the engine.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and exhaust components from the engine.
3. Use lifting equipment to remove the front weights, side shields, hood, and engine as an assembly from the tractor.
This document provides information about handling emergencies and breakdowns while driving. It discusses procedures for emergency situations like tire blowouts, loss of brakes, engine overheating, engine fires, skids, and poor visibility. It also covers responding to road crashes, including staying calm, calling for help if anyone is injured, administering first aid, and documenting the scene. Proper first aid tips are outlined, such as attending to non-walking victims, removing people from burning vehicles, and calling for medical assistance for serious injuries.
This document provides an overview of automobile engineering and engine components. It begins with definitions of an automobile and self-propelled vehicle. It then lists and describes different types of automobiles based on purpose, capacity, fuel used, wheels, and drive. The document continues by explaining engine locations, types of chassis frames, loads acting on frames, automobile body parts, basic engine parts including cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts. It provides descriptions and functions of key engine components.
This document summarizes various types of regulatory, warning, and guide signs that drivers may encounter while operating a vehicle. It provides descriptions and images of signs related to traffic laws, road conditions, work zones, directional routes, and more. The document is intended to educate drivers on the meaning of different signage so they can safely and legally navigate the roadway.
This document provides an overview of bearing manufacturing by Benara Udyog Limited. It discusses the company background, types of bearings including sliding contact bearings and rolling contact bearings. The key types of rolling contact bearings are described as ball bearings, rolled bearings, and thrust ball bearings. The document then outlines the manufacturing process for ball bearings, including cutting, deflashing, heat treating, and assembly steps. It concludes by thanking the Mechanical Department for their guidance and assessment.
The propeller shaft transmits power from the gearbox to the rear differential. It includes U-joints and a slip joint to adjust for length changes over bumps. There are two main types of propeller shaft: the torque tube type, which fully encloses the shaft in a hollow tube connected to the rear axle housing, and the Hotchkiss type, which absorbs torque through the rear leaf spring using a shaft with universal joints and a sliding joint. Propeller shafts must be dynamically balanced, made of hardened steel to withstand torque loads, and designed to avoid resonance at high speeds.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Steering Knuckle for Electric ATVIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and analysis of a steering knuckle for an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The steering knuckle was modeled in Solidworks and analyzed in ANSYS Workbench under different loading conditions. Three materials were considered for the knuckle: mild steel AISI 1018, aluminum alloy 6082-T6, and gray cast iron. After analyzing each material's deformation and factor of safety under the loads, mild steel AISI 1018 was selected due to having the highest factor of safety of 4.27 and lowest deformation of 0.090742 mm, indicating it can withstand the loads in the safest manner.
CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.Eric Haney
WHAT WILL YOU BE TESTED ON?
The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts.
Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, the Side of the Truck, and, the Trailer.
Connections:
Start at the back of the truck. Truck, then Trailer.
External Light Check:
Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear, trailer right side, truck right side.
In-Cab Inspection:
Missing ANY part of the Brake Check is an
automatic fail.
Remember:
There is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last.
Backing Maneuvers:
All students MUST Straight Back and Offset Park.
All Students MUST also/either Parallel Park or Alley Dock.
Road Test:
Mirror checks
Intersection checks
RR crossing checks
Curbs
Roadside stops
Turn signals
Miss a gear? Don’t panic. Rev the engine and try again.
Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear.
CDL College 7170 Dahlia St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
http://cdlcollege.com
Public Speaking Notes - Glencoe - Chapter 1shuckabe
This document provides an overview of ethics and effective communication in public speaking. It discusses establishing an ethical foundation before speaking, the communication process involving senders, messages, receivers and feedback, and barriers to communication like attitudes, social factors, education and culture. It also describes intrapersonal communication as self-assessment and interpersonal communication between people. Rhetoric is defined as the study of communication. The document concludes by discussing Aristotle's three appeals of ethos, logos and pathos, and suggests speakers consider whether their message is appropriate, how listeners would feel, if it provides new information at the right level.
1) The document discusses various cross-sectional elements of road design including pavement surface characteristics like friction, unevenness, drainage, and light reflection. It also discusses camber, carriageway width, and types of kerbs and shoulders.
2) It describes different types of sight distances required for road design like stopping sight distance, intermediate sight distance, overtaking sight distance, and headlight sight distance.
3) The document provides formulas to calculate minimum stopping sight distance and overtaking sight distance based on factors like vehicle speed, braking capability, gradient, and required safety spacing between vehicles.
This document provides design guidelines for bolted and welded connections. It discusses designing connections for strength and serviceability limit states. Specific guidelines are provided for designing slip-critical bolted connections, bearing-type bolted connections, and fillet welded connections. Design procedures include determining the number and size of bolts or welds required based on the applied loads and capacities of the connection elements.
The steering system uses various components like the steering wheel, steering column, steering gear, linkages, and knuckles to transfer rotational motion from the steering wheel to the front wheels. Modern systems commonly use rack and pinion gears. Power steering systems, either hydraulic or electric, apply assistance through pressurized fluid or an electric motor to reduce the effort needed to turn the wheels. Proper design of the steering mechanism ensures easy handling and return of the wheels to straight ahead position.
CATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Manual SN:T20C-60001...jsenmde8udj
This is the Highly Detailed factory service repair manual for theCATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS, this Service Manual has detailed illustrations as well as step by step instructions,It is 100 percents complete and intact. they are specifically written for the do-it-yourself-er as well as the experienced mechanic.CATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Workshop Manual provides step-by-step instructions based on the complete dis-assembly of the machine. It is this level of detail, along with hundreds of photos and illustrations, that guide the reader through each service and repair procedure. Complete download comes in pdf format which can work under all PC based windows operating system and Mac also, All pages are printable. Using this repair manual is an inexpensive way to keep your vehicle working properly.
Service Repair Manual Covers:
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Foreword
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: General Information
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Cooling System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Electrical System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Electrical System - Schematics
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Power Train
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Power shift Transmission
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Front Axle and Reduction Differential
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Rear Axle
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Brake System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Steering System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Hydraulic System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Mast and Forks
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Fork Positioner
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Side Shifter
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Service Data
S6S Diesel Engine: General
S6S Diesel Engine: Maintenance Standards
S6S Diesel Engine: Special Tools
S6S Diesel Engine: Overhaul Instructions
S6S Diesel Engine: Adjustments, Bench Test, Performance Tests
S6S Diesel Engine: Engine Auxiliaries Removal and Installation
S6S Diesel Engine: Engine Main Parts
S6S Diesel Engine: Inlet and Exhaust System
S6S Diesel Engine: Lubrication System
S6S Diesel Engine: Cooling System
S6S Diesel Engine: Fuel System
S6S Diesel Engine: Electrical System
S6S Diesel Engine: Workshop Tips
File Format: PDF
Compatible: All Versions of Windows & Mac
Language: English
Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader
NO waiting, Buy from responsible seller and get INSTANT DOWNLOAD, Without wasting your hard-owned money on uncertainty or surprise! All pages are is great to haveCATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Workshop Manual.
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CDL College Straight Line Backing InfographicEric Haney
During your CDL Skills test you will perform a Straight Line Backing procdure. The CDL Skills Examiner will have you drive your vehicle forward and stop at the end of a box. Then back your
truck or bus in a straight line between the rows of cones without touching the cones or crossing over the lines.
This infographic from http://www.cdlcollege.com will help a truck driving school student learn this important maneuver on the CDL Skills Test.
This document is the Indian Standard (IS 458:2003) for precast concrete pipes. It provides specifications for reinforced and unreinforced concrete pipes used for water mains, sewers, culverts, and irrigation. The standard covers material requirements, classifications, design considerations, and testing parameters. Concrete pipes are classified based on reinforcement and intended use for pressure or non-pressure applications. The document specifies requirements for cement, aggregates, reinforcement, concrete mix design, and other materials. It provides minimum dimensions and reinforcement levels for different pipe classes and manufacturing methods.
The document discusses highway geometric design and its key elements. It describes that geometric design deals with dimensions and layout of visible highway features, alignments, sight distances, and intersections. It aims to provide efficient traffic operations with maximum safety at reasonable cost. The key factors discussed are design speed, terrain type, traffic factors, and environmental factors. It also describes various cross section elements like carriageway width, medians, shoulders, footpaths, and their design standards.
simple chassis design considerations used for the purpose of presentations in colleges as well as in any industries. i also gives the classification of chassis.
This document discusses bearing capacity and shallow foundations. It defines bearing capacity as the maximum average pressure a soil can support before failing. There are two failure criteria: shear failure and settlement. Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory is then explained, with soil divided into three zones. Factors influencing bearing capacity are also listed, such as soil type, foundation properties, water table level, and loading eccentricity. Finally, common bearing capacity determination methods are outlined, including analytical calculations, load tests, and laboratory tests.
This document discusses the bearing capacity of soils and foundations. It defines bearing capacity as the load per unit area that can be supported by a foundation without failing. Several methods for calculating ultimate bearing capacity are presented, including Terzaghi's method, which uses bearing capacity factors that depend on soil properties. The document also discusses factors that affect bearing capacity like the water table, foundation shape and depth, layered soils, sloped ground, and estimates from standard penetration or cone penetration tests. Failure modes like general, local, and punching shear are described along with calculations for eccentric and two-way loading.
Case ih farmall 95 tractor service repair manualujsefksmemtyu
1. Disconnect the battery and drain fluids from the engine.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, and exhaust components from the engine.
3. Use lifting equipment to remove the front weights, side shields, hood, and engine as an assembly from the tractor.
This document provides information about handling emergencies and breakdowns while driving. It discusses procedures for emergency situations like tire blowouts, loss of brakes, engine overheating, engine fires, skids, and poor visibility. It also covers responding to road crashes, including staying calm, calling for help if anyone is injured, administering first aid, and documenting the scene. Proper first aid tips are outlined, such as attending to non-walking victims, removing people from burning vehicles, and calling for medical assistance for serious injuries.
This document provides an overview of automobile engineering and engine components. It begins with definitions of an automobile and self-propelled vehicle. It then lists and describes different types of automobiles based on purpose, capacity, fuel used, wheels, and drive. The document continues by explaining engine locations, types of chassis frames, loads acting on frames, automobile body parts, basic engine parts including cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts. It provides descriptions and functions of key engine components.
This document summarizes various types of regulatory, warning, and guide signs that drivers may encounter while operating a vehicle. It provides descriptions and images of signs related to traffic laws, road conditions, work zones, directional routes, and more. The document is intended to educate drivers on the meaning of different signage so they can safely and legally navigate the roadway.
This document provides an overview of bearing manufacturing by Benara Udyog Limited. It discusses the company background, types of bearings including sliding contact bearings and rolling contact bearings. The key types of rolling contact bearings are described as ball bearings, rolled bearings, and thrust ball bearings. The document then outlines the manufacturing process for ball bearings, including cutting, deflashing, heat treating, and assembly steps. It concludes by thanking the Mechanical Department for their guidance and assessment.
The propeller shaft transmits power from the gearbox to the rear differential. It includes U-joints and a slip joint to adjust for length changes over bumps. There are two main types of propeller shaft: the torque tube type, which fully encloses the shaft in a hollow tube connected to the rear axle housing, and the Hotchkiss type, which absorbs torque through the rear leaf spring using a shaft with universal joints and a sliding joint. Propeller shafts must be dynamically balanced, made of hardened steel to withstand torque loads, and designed to avoid resonance at high speeds.
IRJET- Design and Analysis of Steering Knuckle for Electric ATVIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and analysis of a steering knuckle for an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The steering knuckle was modeled in Solidworks and analyzed in ANSYS Workbench under different loading conditions. Three materials were considered for the knuckle: mild steel AISI 1018, aluminum alloy 6082-T6, and gray cast iron. After analyzing each material's deformation and factor of safety under the loads, mild steel AISI 1018 was selected due to having the highest factor of safety of 4.27 and lowest deformation of 0.090742 mm, indicating it can withstand the loads in the safest manner.
CDL Skills Test: What you will be tested on.Eric Haney
WHAT WILL YOU BE TESTED ON?
The CDL Skills Test consists of 3 parts.
Students are required to inspect the Engine Compartment, the Side of the Truck, and, the Trailer.
Connections:
Start at the back of the truck. Truck, then Trailer.
External Light Check:
Truck front, truck left side, truck rear. Trailer front, trailer left side, trailer rear, trailer right side, truck right side.
In-Cab Inspection:
Missing ANY part of the Brake Check is an
automatic fail.
Remember:
There is always an axle to inspect. Inspect the axle last.
Backing Maneuvers:
All students MUST Straight Back and Offset Park.
All Students MUST also/either Parallel Park or Alley Dock.
Road Test:
Mirror checks
Intersection checks
RR crossing checks
Curbs
Roadside stops
Turn signals
Miss a gear? Don’t panic. Rev the engine and try again.
Use your hard walls and soft wall to find your gear.
CDL College 7170 Dahlia St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
http://cdlcollege.com
Public Speaking Notes - Glencoe - Chapter 1shuckabe
This document provides an overview of ethics and effective communication in public speaking. It discusses establishing an ethical foundation before speaking, the communication process involving senders, messages, receivers and feedback, and barriers to communication like attitudes, social factors, education and culture. It also describes intrapersonal communication as self-assessment and interpersonal communication between people. Rhetoric is defined as the study of communication. The document concludes by discussing Aristotle's three appeals of ethos, logos and pathos, and suggests speakers consider whether their message is appropriate, how listeners would feel, if it provides new information at the right level.
1) The document discusses various cross-sectional elements of road design including pavement surface characteristics like friction, unevenness, drainage, and light reflection. It also discusses camber, carriageway width, and types of kerbs and shoulders.
2) It describes different types of sight distances required for road design like stopping sight distance, intermediate sight distance, overtaking sight distance, and headlight sight distance.
3) The document provides formulas to calculate minimum stopping sight distance and overtaking sight distance based on factors like vehicle speed, braking capability, gradient, and required safety spacing between vehicles.
This document provides design guidelines for bolted and welded connections. It discusses designing connections for strength and serviceability limit states. Specific guidelines are provided for designing slip-critical bolted connections, bearing-type bolted connections, and fillet welded connections. Design procedures include determining the number and size of bolts or welds required based on the applied loads and capacities of the connection elements.
The steering system uses various components like the steering wheel, steering column, steering gear, linkages, and knuckles to transfer rotational motion from the steering wheel to the front wheels. Modern systems commonly use rack and pinion gears. Power steering systems, either hydraulic or electric, apply assistance through pressurized fluid or an electric motor to reduce the effort needed to turn the wheels. Proper design of the steering mechanism ensures easy handling and return of the wheels to straight ahead position.
CATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Manual SN:T20C-60001...jsenmde8udj
This is the Highly Detailed factory service repair manual for theCATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS, this Service Manual has detailed illustrations as well as step by step instructions,It is 100 percents complete and intact. they are specifically written for the do-it-yourself-er as well as the experienced mechanic.CATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Workshop Manual provides step-by-step instructions based on the complete dis-assembly of the machine. It is this level of detail, along with hundreds of photos and illustrations, that guide the reader through each service and repair procedure. Complete download comes in pdf format which can work under all PC based windows operating system and Mac also, All pages are printable. Using this repair manual is an inexpensive way to keep your vehicle working properly.
Service Repair Manual Covers:
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Foreword
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: General Information
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Cooling System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Electrical System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Electrical System - Schematics
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Power Train
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Power shift Transmission
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Front Axle and Reduction Differential
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Rear Axle
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Brake System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Steering System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Hydraulic System
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Mast and Forks
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Fork Positioner
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Side Shifter
Chassis, Mast and Attachments: Service Data
S6S Diesel Engine: General
S6S Diesel Engine: Maintenance Standards
S6S Diesel Engine: Special Tools
S6S Diesel Engine: Overhaul Instructions
S6S Diesel Engine: Adjustments, Bench Test, Performance Tests
S6S Diesel Engine: Engine Auxiliaries Removal and Installation
S6S Diesel Engine: Engine Main Parts
S6S Diesel Engine: Inlet and Exhaust System
S6S Diesel Engine: Lubrication System
S6S Diesel Engine: Cooling System
S6S Diesel Engine: Fuel System
S6S Diesel Engine: Electrical System
S6S Diesel Engine: Workshop Tips
File Format: PDF
Compatible: All Versions of Windows & Mac
Language: English
Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader
NO waiting, Buy from responsible seller and get INSTANT DOWNLOAD, Without wasting your hard-owned money on uncertainty or surprise! All pages are is great to haveCATERPILLAR CAT DP70 FORKLIFT LIFT TRUCKS Service Repair Workshop Manual.
Looking for some other Service Repair Manual,please check:
https://www.aservicemanualpdf.com/
Thanks for visiting!
8
CDL College Straight Line Backing InfographicEric Haney
During your CDL Skills test you will perform a Straight Line Backing procdure. The CDL Skills Examiner will have you drive your vehicle forward and stop at the end of a box. Then back your
truck or bus in a straight line between the rows of cones without touching the cones or crossing over the lines.
This infographic from http://www.cdlcollege.com will help a truck driving school student learn this important maneuver on the CDL Skills Test.
This document is the Indian Standard (IS 458:2003) for precast concrete pipes. It provides specifications for reinforced and unreinforced concrete pipes used for water mains, sewers, culverts, and irrigation. The standard covers material requirements, classifications, design considerations, and testing parameters. Concrete pipes are classified based on reinforcement and intended use for pressure or non-pressure applications. The document specifies requirements for cement, aggregates, reinforcement, concrete mix design, and other materials. It provides minimum dimensions and reinforcement levels for different pipe classes and manufacturing methods.
The document discusses highway geometric design and its key elements. It describes that geometric design deals with dimensions and layout of visible highway features, alignments, sight distances, and intersections. It aims to provide efficient traffic operations with maximum safety at reasonable cost. The key factors discussed are design speed, terrain type, traffic factors, and environmental factors. It also describes various cross section elements like carriageway width, medians, shoulders, footpaths, and their design standards.
simple chassis design considerations used for the purpose of presentations in colleges as well as in any industries. i also gives the classification of chassis.
This document discusses bearing capacity and shallow foundations. It defines bearing capacity as the maximum average pressure a soil can support before failing. There are two failure criteria: shear failure and settlement. Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory is then explained, with soil divided into three zones. Factors influencing bearing capacity are also listed, such as soil type, foundation properties, water table level, and loading eccentricity. Finally, common bearing capacity determination methods are outlined, including analytical calculations, load tests, and laboratory tests.
This document discusses the bearing capacity of soils and foundations. It defines bearing capacity as the load per unit area that can be supported by a foundation without failing. Several methods for calculating ultimate bearing capacity are presented, including Terzaghi's method, which uses bearing capacity factors that depend on soil properties. The document also discusses factors that affect bearing capacity like the water table, foundation shape and depth, layered soils, sloped ground, and estimates from standard penetration or cone penetration tests. Failure modes like general, local, and punching shear are described along with calculations for eccentric and two-way loading.
The document provides information on shallow foundations, including definitions, design criteria, methods for determining bearing capacity, and modes of failure. It discusses Prandtl's analysis, Rankine's analysis, and Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory. Terzaghi's theory assumes a shallow strip footing fails along a composite shear surface through five zones: an elastic zone under the footing, two radial shear zones, and two linear shear zones forming a triangular shape. The theory is used to derive an expression for ultimate bearing capacity considering the soil's shear strength properties.
IRJET - Effect of Local Scour on Foundation of Hydraulic StructureIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on the effect of local scour on the foundations of hydraulic structures like bridge piers and abutments. It discusses factors that influence local scour depth around pile groups, including pile shape, spacing between piles, and arrangement. Laboratory experiments were conducted using a flume to model local scour at circular and square pile groups with varying spacings. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bridge scour evaluation program was also used to estimate scour depths. Results showed that scour depth decreases as pile spacing increases and is less for circular piles compared to square piles. The research highlights the importance of considering local scour effects in foundation design of hydraulic structures.
This report investigates the subsurface conditions and dewatering requirements for installing roughly 1200 meters of sanitary forcemain along the Jock River in Richmond, Ontario. One of the main challenges is the high groundwater table, which requires significant dewatering down to depths of 4.5 meters below ground level. Two dewatering methods are analyzed: sump pumping and a wellpoint system. The report also examines soil excavation support needs due to trench heights and proposes using stacked trench boxes to safely support the soils.
This document discusses lateral earth pressure and provides details on Rankine's theory and graphical methods for determining active and passive earth pressures. It explains that lateral earth pressure is exerted by soil on retaining structures and depends on whether the structure is stationary or moving towards/away from the soil mass. Rankine's theory assumes dry, homogeneous soil and a vertical wall. Rebhann and Culmann's graphical methods can be used to locate the failure plane and determine the magnitude and direction of lateral earth pressures based on the soil's friction angle and the structure's orientation.
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Loads on box culverts under high embankments analysis and design
1. Transportation
Kentucky Transportation Center Research
Report
University of Kentucky Year 1978
Loads on Box Culverts under High
Embankments: Analysis and Design
Considerations
David L. Allen∗
Rick L. Russ†
∗Kentucky Department of Transportation, dallen@engr.uky.edu
†Kentucky Department of Transportation
This paper is posted at UKnowledge.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc researchreports/838
2. CALVIN G. GRAYSON
SECRETARY
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Division of Research
533 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40508
January 26, 1978
MEMORANDUM TO: G. F. Kemper
State Highway Engineer
Chairman, Research Committee
JULIAN M. CARROLL
GOVERNOR
H-2-68
SUBJECT: Research Report 491; "Loads on Box Culverts under High Embankments:
Analysis and Design Considerations;" KYHPR-72-68; HPR-PL-1(13), Part II.
Earth pressures on buried structures are understood best in terms of so-called 11
first principles,11
which is to say, the simplest and most rational statement of the logic. The dead weight of earth material
bearing on a structure is WH, where W is the unit weight or density and H is the depth or height
of the overlying material. The first approximation of this pressure is this total weight divided by the
area of the structure on which it bears. There usually are affecting factors, often very complex, which
may increase or lessen the pressure. On the one hand, the structure may have to support more than
its due share of the overburden; and, on the other hand, the pressure may be less than WH.
If a culvert were set on jacks, firmly seated, and an embankment constructed over it, and if the
culvert were jacked upward slightly, the resistance would far exceed WH. If, in the same situation, the
jacks were lowered slightly, the pressure might be greatly reduced and, for an indefinite time, may be
made to approach zero. The latter example illustrates the role of a compressible layer or cushion over
or under a culvert durlng settlement of an embankment. If a culvert having no cushion settles as much
as the embankment, the bearing pressure will neither increase nor decrease. However, if the culvert is
perched on an unyielding foundation and the embankment at the sides rests on yielding soil, the pressures
surely will exceed WH.
If the bedding and foundation vary along the axis of the culvert, pressures will vary because of
bridging over soft sections in the foundation and stiffness of the culvert ·· that is, if the culvert is
not jointed at relatively close intervals. Ideally, box culverts should be segmented Qointed) at relatively
close intervals. The grade of the culvert then should be cambered in construction to a height above
the straight-grade line equal to any estimated settlement. Jointing will minimize the severe, and very
complex, bridging actions arising from differential settlements along the axis and will, in effect, re-simplify
the design-load problem. Rationale and criteria for estimating D-loads for RC pipe culverts (circular or
oval) could apply as well to box sections.
Two additional sites have been chosen for instrumentation and monitoring. Both sites (adjacent)
are in Marion County and near the Taylor County line; they will be on KY 55, the Campbellsville-Lebenon
3.
4. Page 2
Memo
January 26, 1978
Road (OOF-534-007, SP-078-0292-000lL and SP-109-0028-0006L). There, the foundation soil ranges from
about 6 to 20 feet, and the fill heights will be in the order of 50 and 70 feet. An imperfect trench
will be constructed over the culvert under the higher embankment. Bending along the axes is expected.
gd
Enclosure
cc's: Research Committee
5.
6. Technical Report Qgcumentotion Page
1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No. 3. RecipiEint' s Catalog No.
4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date
Loads on Box Culverts under High Embankments:
January 1978
Analysis and Design Considerations 6. Performing Organization Code
B. Pedormir'!g Organization Report No.
7. Author! s)
David L. Allen and Rick L. Russ
491
'· Perforrning Organization Name and Address 10. Work Unit No. (TRA,IS)
Division of Research
Kentucky Bureau of Highways 11. Contract or Grant No.
533 South Limestone Street KYHPR-72-68
Lexington, KY 40508 13. Type of Report and Period Covered
12. Spon!iOring Agency Name and Address
Interim
14. Sponsoring Agency Code
15. Supplementary Note!i
Prepared_ in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Study Tttle: Loads on Box Culverts under High Embankments
Federal Highway Administration
16. Abstract
Pressure and design analyses of five reinforced concrete_box culverts are presented.
Three of the culverts were constructed with the imperfect trench. Measured pressures
on the culverts are compared to pressures predicted by the theories of Marston, Spangler,
and Castes. Also, comparisons are made between measured pressures and calculated
design pressures using AASHTO's Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 1.2.2(A).
It is noted that the imperfect trench is, ~pparently, effective in reducing pressures on
the top slab. The AASHTO design formulas underestimated the pressure on the top
slab of the culverts without the imperfect trench.
17. Key Words 18. Distribution Statement
Box Culverts Ultimate Stress
High Embankments
Imperfect Trench
Design
Earth Pressures
Working Stress Design
19. Security Clauif. (of this report) 20. Security ClossH. (of this page) 21. No. of Pages 22. Price
Form DOT F 1700.7 IB-72l Reproductio11 of completed page a·uthorh:ed
7.
8. Research Report
491
WADS ON BOX CULVERTS UNDER HIGH EMBANKMENTS:
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
KYHPR 72-68; HPR-PL-1{13), Part II
Interim Report
by
David L. Allen
Research Engineer Chief
and
Rick L. Russ
Formerly Research Engineer
Division of Research
Bureau of Highways
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Commonwealth of Kentucky
in cooperation with
Federal Highway Administration
US Department of Transportation
Th-e contents of this report reflect the views
of the author Who Is responsible for the
facts and accuracy of the data presented herein.
The contents do not necessarily reflect the official
views or policies of the Bureau of Highways
or Federal Highway Administration.
This report does not constitute a standard,
specification, or regulation.
January 1978
9.
10. INTRODUCTION
This report is the third interim report concerning
loads on box culverts under high embankments. The first
report, in April 1974 (1 ), described locations,
instrumentation, and data collection at three culvert
sites in McCreary County. The second report, issued in
August of 1975 (2), described site locations and
instrumentation associated with two culverts located in
Clark County. The purpose of this report is to explicate
pertinent analyses of the data.
DETERMINATION OF VERTICAL LOADS
ON CULVERTS
There currently is little certainty as to the validity,
origin, and accuracy of the current design equations as
outlined in Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges,
1.2.2(A). Therefore, to check the accuracy of the
formulas and to see how well they predicted the load
relative to other theories, a comparison was made of
the pressures predicted by Marston's, Spangler
1
s, and
Castes' formulas. Theories were then compared to
measured pressures (Table I).
Marston's Procedure
Clark County -- Marston's formula (4) for
determining the vertical load, Wc• in a positive projecting
condition is
where
we
cc
Be
f1
H
K
{ exp (±2 K/1 (H/Bc)l 1} I
± 2 Kfl,
width of conduit (feet),
Poisson's ratio,
height of embankment measured
from the top of the conduit (feet),
tan2 (45" · ¢/2). 2c/'"fz [tan (45"
· ¢/2)] for active earth pressures or
tan2 (45" + ¢/2) . 2ci'"fz (tan (45"
+ ¢/2)] for passive earth pressures,
¢ internal friction angle,
c cohesion (psf),
z depth (feet), and
"( unit weighl of soil over the conduit
(pcf).
The plus signs are used for the complete projection
condition, and the minus signs are used for the complete
ditch conditions. For the incomplete trench condition,
where
Cc { exp (±2 K/1 (He/Bell · 1} I ±2
KJ1 + (H/Bc · He/Bel exp [ :t 2 K/1
(He/B)], 2
He = height from the top of the conduit
to the plane of equal settlement
(feet).
The plus signs are used for the incomplete projection
condition, and the minus signs are used for the
incomplete ditch condition.
Marston's formula for evaluating He was derived
by equating an expression for the sum of the total strain
in the interior prism plus the settlement of the top of
the conduit to a similar expression for the sum of the
total strain in an exterior prism plus the settlement of
the critical plane. The formula is
{ 1/2 K/1 ± [(H/B0
• He/Be] ± 'sd P/3]}
. { exp [± 2 KJ1 (He/Bell · I} /± 2 K/1 ±
(H0 /Bc)
2
/2 ± 'sd P/3 [H/B0
] exp (± 2 K/1 (He/Bell
· (l/2KJ1) (He/B0 ) ± (H/Bc) (He/Be)
= rsd p H/Bc. 3
where p
rsd
unit pressure due to earth backfill
(psf),
settlement ratio = (Sg · (Sd + de
+ Sf)] /Sd,
settlement of original ground (feet),
settlement of loose material in the
ditch above the culvert (feet),
settlement of the culvert foundation
(feet), and
de vertical deflection of the culvert.
The pressure calculated using Marston's method
was 10 psi (68.9 kPa) less than the measured pressure
at Station 123 +95. The vertical pressure obtained from
Marston's method for the culvert at Station 268 + 30
was 17.9 psi (123.3 kPa) less than the measured
pressure.
11. TABLE I. COMPARISON OF MEASURED PRESSURES ON THE TOP SLAB WITH COSTES',
MARSTON'S, AND SPANGLER'S THEORIES
CURRENT
DESIGN
PROCEDURES MARSTON
psi psi
LOCATION (kPa) (kPa)
Sta 123 + 95 44.9 100.0
Clark County (309) (689)
Sta 268 + 30 38.3 44.5
Clark County (264) (307)
Sta 89 + 20 48.7 NA
McCreary County (335)
Sta 203 + 20 77.3 NA
McCreary County (533)
Sta 210 + 50 103.4 NA
McCreary County (712)
3
Readings on 4·2-75
boata obtained from Carlson pressure cells not reliable
Spangler's Procedure
Clark County - The two culverts located in Clark
County were constructed in excavated trenches with the
tops of the culverts projecting slightly above the natural
ground. This condition would not fit into any of
Spangler's cases. The culverts are actually a combination where
of two classes listed by Spangler, namely a trenched and
a positive projecting condition. Therefore, Spangler's
procedure (4) is not applicable to the culverts in Clark
County.
McCreary County -- At Stations 89 + 20 and 210
+ 50, Spangler's procedure for imperfect trench
conditions overestimated the measured pressure by 1.9
psi (13.1 kPa) and 30.3 psi (208.8 kPa), respectfully.
The measured pressure was underestimated at Station
203 + 20 by 50.1 psi (345.2 kPa) (see Table 1).
Costes' Procedure
McCreary County -- Castes' method (3) for
determining vertical loads on conduits addresses two
cases: Case I, the interior soil prism subsides less than
the adjacent masses; and Case II, the interior soil prism
subsides more than the adjacent masses. The three
culverts in McCreary County fit Costes1
second case.
Those culverts were designed using the imperfect trench
method. The following is Castes' equation for
determining the vertical load, Wc• due to overburden
material for Case II:
2
SPANGLER
psi
(kPa)
NA
NA
26.7
(184)
37.2
(256)
51.4
(354)
~
~
PEAK
MEASURED
COSTES PRESSURESa
psi psi
(kPa) (kPa)
118.6 110.0
(817) (758)
61.4 62.4
(423) (430)
20.1 37.5
(138) (258)
43.5 I06.ob
(300) (730)
70.7 48.0
(487) (331)
('yBi/2 Ke tan ¢e) {exp [-2 Ke tan
¢e) (He/Bd)] [2 Ke tan ¢e (H -
He)/Bd - (1 - 2 Cef'yBd)] + (I - 2
Cef'yBd)j 4
effective width of the interior prism
(feet),
unit weight of the material on top
of the conduit (pet),
portion of the angle of internal
friction of the material that is
mobilized along the potential sliding
planes,
portion of the cohesion of the
material that is mobilized along the
potential sliding planes (psf),
vertical principal stress acting on an
element of the material along the
sliding planes at a distance z from
the plane of equal settlement (psf),
horizontal principal stress acting on
an element of the material along the
sliding planes at a distance z below
the plane of equal settlement (psf),
and
ahfav ~ equivalent hydrostatic
pressure ratio along the sliding
planes.
12. Assuming the soil is cohesionless, Ce is zero, resulting
in the following equation:
w ;c (rB
11
2/2 Ke tan ¢e) [ [exp (· W'
- U )] [V' - U' · 1] + 1} 5
where W' (2 Ke tan 1>e) (H~/Bd),
U' = (2 Ke tan ¢e) (H 0/Bd),
V' = (2 Ke tan ¢e) (H'/Bd),
Hd height of top of ditch or imperfect
trench above the top of the conduit
(feet),
H' H · Hd = height of fill above the
top of the imperfect trench (feet),
and
He' = He · Hd = height of the plane of
equal settlement above the top of
the imperfect trench (feet).
The values W' and V' were determined from the
above equations, wherein Ke and ¢e were estimated. Ke
was assumed to be equal to the value of K0
for loose
sand, 0.5. 1>e was then determined by equating (1 - sin
¢')/(1 + sin ¢e) to 0.5 and solving for 1>e· The value
U was obtained by entering a chart with the calculated
value of V' and rsd W'/a'; a' is the ratio of the modulus
of deformation of the loose material in the imperfect
trench within the distance Hd, denoted by Ev to the
modulus of deformation of the remainder of the fill Ef
The value Ef was assumed to equal the tangent modulus
obtained from a triaxial, stress-strain curve. The value
EL was assumed to be equal to half the value of Er
As shown in Table 1, Castes' pressures differed
from measured pressures by as much as 62.5 psi (430.6
kPa) and as little as 17.4 psi (119.9 kPa).
Clark County -- Case I of Costes' procedure gives
the vertical load on a conduit when the interior prism
subsides less than the exterior prisms. Both culverts in
Clark County are positive projecting. This assumption
is supported by high pressures on the top and bottom
slabs of the culverts located at Stations 123 + 95 and
268 + 30. Consequently, Case I in Costes' procedure
was used to determine the vertical load on the top slabs.
Castes' equation for determining the vertical load
on top of a positive-projecting conduit due to
overburden material is
where
6
exp [(2 Ke tan ¢e) (H0 /Bd)] [(2 Ke
tan ¢e) (H - H0 )/Bd + (I +
2Cef'yBd)] - (1 + 2 Cef'yBd). 7
In calculating the vertical load on the culverts in Clark
County, Ce was assumed to be zero after a long period
of time. Thus, Cn becomes
c ;n
Costes' method predicted a pressure 8.6 psi (59.3
kPa) greater than the measured pressure at Station 123
+ 95 and a pressure of 1.0 psi (6.89 kPa) less than the
measured pressure at Station 268 + 30 (see Table 1).
Design Pressure, Using Current Procedures - The
current method of determining-the vertical load on the
top slab of culverts is outlined in AASHTO's Standard
Specifications for Highway Bridges, 1.2.2(A). For a
structure on a yielding foundation, the weight on the
top slab is calculated by
P = WH, 9
where W is taken as 70 percent of the unit weight of
the soil. The pressure on the top slab of an unyielding
foundation is calculated from
P = W (1.92 H - 087 B) for H > 1.7 B 10
or
P = 2.59 BW(ek - 1), for H < 1.7 B, II
where p unit pressure due to earth backfill
(psf),
B width of trench, or in case there is
no trench, the overall width of the
culvert (feet),
H depth of fill over culvert (fee!),
W effective unit weight of fill material
(pcf), and
k 0.385 H/B.
The vertical pressures on culverts were calculated
for each of the five sites using the appropriate equation.
The culvert located at Station 123 + 95 was the only
structure designed as having a yielding foundation. The
remaining four were designed assuming they would have
unyielding foundations. As shown in Table 1, the design
pressure for Station 123 + 95 was 44.9 psi (309.4 kPa),
which was 65.1 psi (448.5 kPa) less than the measured
pressure of 110 psi (757 .9 kPa). Likewise, a design
pressure of 38.3 psi (263.9 kPa) at Station 268 + 30
was 24.1 (166.0 kPa) less than the measured pressure
of 62.4 psi (429.9 kPa).
3
13. Conversely, pressure readings at the culverts in
McCreary County were generally lower than the design
pressures. The measured pressures were 11.2 psi (77.2
kPa) and 55.4 psi (381.7 kPa) lower than the design
pressure at Stations 89 + 20 and 210 +50, respectively.
The measured pressure was greater than the design
pressure at Station 203 + 20; however, the pressure
readings at that location were not reliable inasmuch as
the pressures exceeded the rated capacity of the pressure
cells.
The culverts in both Clark and McCreary Counties
were designed using working stress design. The culverts
in Clark County were constructed on solid rock
foundations rendering it necessary to use Equation 11
to calculate the vertical pressure on the top slab. The
culvert at Station 123 + 95 was designed using Equation
10 for a yielding foundation. The three culverts in
McCreary County were designed using the imperfect
trench method. Equation 10 was used in calculating the
vertical design load for each of those three culverts.
CULVERT SURVEYS
An attempt was made to ascertain whether the
bnperfect trench (B1) method of design produced a
noticeable dip in the roadway surface. This endeavor
entailed investigating concrete pipe culverts in the
immediate surrounding area. A report by Hughes in
1965 (5) listed culvert station numbers and the
associated project number, county, diameter, and
bedding conditions. Culverts selected had been installed
a sufficient time to allow settlement to occur.
The study involved 25 reinforced concrete pipe
culverts having the imperfect trench and 10 reinforced
concrete pipe culverts with standard bedding. The
culverts were prbnarily Class III structures. The culverts
were located in Franklin, Grant, and Shelby Counties.
The crit~rion used to ascertain whether a significant dip
existed in the roadway was to determine if a settlement
of 0.2 foot (0.06 m) had occurred in a 50·foot (16.2·m)
section of roadway above each culvert. This criterion
was established by considering the maximum
embankment height and maximum culvert diameter
encountered in the field. The maximum embankment
4
height in the survey was 53 feet (17.2 m). In
determining that the dip should occur in a 50-foot
(16.2-m) section, a maximum embankment height of 70
feet (22.7 m) was assumed. The maximum culvert
diameter was 6 feet (1.9 m). Using the maximum values,
failure lines were drawn first for the active arching
condition (Figure I) (6). Drawing failure lines tangent
to a line 45" + 4>/2 from a horizontal line, located at
the top of the culvert, up to the plane of equal
settlement and vertically thereafter, a section 17 feet
(5.5 m) long would be affected.
H :70
1
{21.3m)
~ 17' -j TOP OF
I {5.2m) EMBANKMENT
ASSUMPTIONS • ¢ = 30"
He=<2Y.lBc
Figure I.
ACTIVE ARCHING CONDITION
(IMPERFECT TRENCH)
Determination of the Roadway Section
Affected by Settlement above a Conduit,
Considering the Active Arching
Condition.
14. The determining case was the passive arching
condition (Figure 2) because the failure lines are tangent
to lines 45° - ¢/2 from the horizontal to the elevation
of the plane of equal settlement and vertically
thereafter. A 40-foot (13.0-m) section would be affected
in this case. The value of 50 feet (16.2 m) was chosen
in order that a dip would be more discernible. A
settlement of 0.2 foot (0.06 m} was an arbitrary value.
40'
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PASSIVE ARCHING
CONDITION
Determination of the Roadway Section
Affected by Settlement above a Conduit,
Considering the Passive Arching
Condition.
As Table 2 illustrates, only one of 25 culverts with
the imperfect trench surveyed had a significant dip in
the roadway. Likewise, only one of the 10 having
standard bedding had a significant dip. No general trend
was observed in either the imperfect trench or standard
bedding as being associated with roadway settlement
above culverts.
TABLE 2. PIPE CULVERT SURVEY RESULTS
INDICATING WHETHER A
SIGNIFICANT DIP OCCURRED OVER
THE V ARlOUS CONDUITS
SIGNIFICANT
STATION COUNTY DIP
Imperfect Trench
1458 + 35L Shelby No
1536 + SIR Shelby No
1552 + lOR Shelby No
1604 + 04R Shelby No
1633 + 30L Shelby No
1635 + 82R Shelby No
1637 + 32L Shelby No
1653 + 30L Shelby No
2233 + SOR Franklin No
566 + 65 Grant No
902 + 60 Grant No
902 + 60 Grant No
963 + 26 Grant No
963 + 26 Grant No
978 + 12(SB) Grant No
978 + 12(NB) Grant No
988 + 18(SB) Grant Yes
988 + 18(NB) Grant No
1085 + 44 Grant No
1085 + 44 Grant No
1087 + 50 Grant No
1146 + 04(SB) Grant No
1146 + 04(NB) Grant No
794 + 60 Grant No
794 + 60 Grant No
Standard Bedding
1255 + 25 WB Shelby No
1255 + 25 EB Shelby No
1403 + 10 WB Shelby No
1403 + 10 EB Shelby Yes
1456 + 90R EB Shelby No
!552 + lOR EB Shelby No
1653 + 30L WB Shelby No
2059 + OOR EB Franklin No
2060 + 85L WB Franklin No
2154 + 30L WB Franklin No
Two factors which would affect the measured dip
are overlays on the roadway directly above the culvert
and whether the roadway above the culvert in question Jii(9!§!Ei[9!§§!§(§(§15]!§1§!§1§1§
was in a vertical curve. The first factor was not taken
into consideration in the analysis as there was no way
of determining the overlays for a particular section of
roadway. The second factor was recognized in the
analysis and compensation for the roadway being in a
vertical curve was made where appropriate.
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15. PHOTOELASTICITY
A photoelastic culvert model was constructed to
simulate a positive projecting box culvert under a high
fill. The lucile model was 2 feet (0.61 m) wide by I
foot (0.31 m) high by I inch (25 mm) thick. A
rectangular section 2 inches (50 mm) wide and I inch
(25 mm) in depth was cut in the center of the bottom
portion of the model so that a wooden block I 1/2
inches (38 mm) high could be pressed gradually up into
a gelatin material. The block protruding into the gelatin
would, in effect, represent a case where the exterior soil
prisms settle more than the interior prism for a
positive·projecting box culvert.
The culvert model containing a gelatin solution
proportioned approximately three to four percent
gelatin by weight, was viewed with a polariscope.
Photographs were taken using a polarizing lens (Figure
3). The colored lines in the photograph are isochromatic
lines or fringes. Isochromatic fringes represent the loci
of points of equal, relative retardation (7). Polarized
light, upon passing through a stressed transparent
material, is split into two components which vibrate at
right angles to one another (8). One of these planes will
coincide with the plane containing the greatest tensile
stress, and the other plane must coincide with the plane
containing the minimum stress. Light travels at slightly
different .speeds in the two planes; consequently, the
two·component rays become out of phase. Relative
retardation is the lag of one·component ray behind the
other one.
Figure 3. Photoelastic Modeling of Arching and Stress Bulbs above Culvert Model.
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16. The isochromatic lines also indicate the difference ANALYSIS
in the principal stresses since the following relationship
is true for the relative retardation and principal stresses: Differential Settlement
R Ct(P · Q) 12
where R relative retardation in
inches between the two
phases from the model,
c a constant of the
material, termed the
stress-optical (in.2/lb),
t thickness of model (in.),
and
p and Q ~ the two principal stresses
acting at right angles to
the direction of
propagation of the light
(psi).
The isochromatic fringes seen in Figure 3 also represent
lines of equal shear stress. The difference in the principal
stresses equals twice the maximum shear stress
(maximum shear stress ~ (P · Q)/2).
The concentric, isochromatic fringes or lines above
the culvert model in Figure 3 indicate that, in an elastic
material, arching does occur; and, for this case, pressures
on the top of the culvert would be greater than the
weight of material above the culvert. The isochromatic
fringes immediately above the top of the culvert and
along the sides are "broken up" or distorted because
of "tearing" in the gelatin and are not a function of
strain.
The darkest areas of the photograph are areas of
zero strain. From that observation, it is immediately
apparent that two, large strain "bulbs" formed at the
upper corners of the culvert and reached to the surface.
If straining were allowed to continue, it appears that
failure surfaces similar to those shown in Figures 1 and
2 would develop. This would tend to support present
failure theories.
Settlement gages at the sites in McCreary County
were positioned in such a manner that settlement points
were located in both the interior and exterior soil prisms
(I}. Thus, correlations between the differential
settlement between the soil prisms and pressure on the
top slab could be made. The data were limited because
of damage to instrumentation at Station 203 + 20.
The criterion used in determining whether data
were acceptable was that the pressure readings had to
exemplify the characteristic of an bnperfect trench by
the pressure on the top slab being less than that on
the adjacent exterior prisms. This relationship occurred
at all the study sites, even though at Station 89 + 20
the interval between the initial reading and the time at
which the pressure in the exterior soil prism exceeded
the pressure on the top slab was over two years. This,
apparently, could be attributed to arching between the
culvert and the original soil.
The design pressure less the measured pressure was
used in the comparison rather than the measured
pressure to account for differences in fill heights at
Stations 89 + 20 and 210 + 50. The remaining,
aforementioned variables, with the exception of culvert
widths, were assumed to be constant for both locations.
The width of the culvert at Station 89 + 20 is 10 feet
(3.05 m); the width of the culvert at Station 210 +
50 is 8.167 feet (2.49 m).
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17. Froffi' the plot in Figure 4, the relationship between
the design pressure minus the measured pressure on the
top slab and the differential settlement between the
interior and exterior soil prisms for culverts designed
using the imperfect trench method is given by
log y = 0.1663 X 13
55°
0
z
<!
45
z(.!) w
Ci5 a::
w :::>
0 (f)
(f)
35 Log y = 0.1663Xw
0::
z a.. enw Cl..
w
3::
1- 0 25
w w
ID a::
:::>
(f)
w <!
(..) w 15
z ::E
w
a::
w
LL.
5LL.
0
0
0 2 4 6
where y = design pressure less measured
pressure (psi) and
x = differential settlement between
interior and exterior soil
prisms (inches).
This relationship should be further verified since only
five data points were used to obtain the curve.
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7
6
5
~
"'4CL
:X:
3
2
0
8 10 12 14
(in.}
DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT
Figure 4.
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Difference between Design and Measured Pressures on Top Slab versus
Differential Settlement between the Interior and Exterior Prisms: Culverts
Designed for the Imperfect Trench Condition.
18. Pressure Distributions
The pressure distributions on the culverts at the
five sites at various times are shown in Figures 5 through
9. Pressure cell readings at intermittent dates were
plotted and lines drawn to connect the data points
where possible.
Initially, at Station 268 + 30, the pressure on the
top slab was greater on the left side than the right side;
greater pressure was measured on the right side of the
bottom slab (Figure 5). The pressure distribution also
shows that greater pressure initially existed on the left
sidewall. As the fill height increased, pressures on the
top, bottom, and sidewalls equalized. When the fill
height reached 15 feet (4.58 m), a reversal in the trend
occurred; higher pressures occurred on the left bottom
and on the right top. Then, there was greater pressure
acting on the right sidewall. Cell PE-58 set in bedrock
to the right of the culvert always measured higher
pressure than Cell PE-52 also set in bedrock to the left
of the structure. As time progressed, a greater difference
was observed between pressures acting on the left side
and the right side of the culvert. Approximately five
months after construction, Cell PE-55, located in the
right side of the top slab, measured 34 psi (4.93 kPa)
greater than the pressure measured at PE-60. Likewise,
pressure differences of approximately 21 psi (3.05 kPa)
and 9 psi {1.31 kPa) were measured at the bottom slab
and on the sidewalls, respectivly.
The only pressure distribution reversal associated
with the structure at Station 123 + 95 occurred in the
bottom slab (Figure 6). Initially, greater pressure was
measured on the left side of the bottom slab than on
the right side. Approximately twenty days later, a
reversal occurred indicating greater pressure on the right
side. The two Carlson cells positioned in bedrock
adjacent to the culvert indicated the same reversal. The
higher pressure measured by the cell located in the
bedrock on the right side could be attributed to active
arching between the culvert and the original ground. At
Station 123 + 95, the maximum pressure occurred on
the side of the culvert with the largest trench width.
The pressure distributions at various times for the
three culverts in McCreary County did not exhibit
pressure reversals (Figures 7 through 9). However, there
were large differences in pressures acting on the right
and left side of the top slab of each culvert with the
exception of the culvert located at Station 210 + 50.
Finite Element Analysis
In 1973, Duncan and Ozawa (9) wrote a computer
program called ISBILD for analysis of static stresses and
movements in embankments. The program was
developed for analysis of stress and movements in dams
and is applicable for any soil embankment analysis. The
program takes into account the non-linearity of the soil
by using hyperbolic stress-strain relationships. In
addition, the ptogram utilizes iso-parametric elements
with incompatible displacement modes for greater
accuracy. This program was used for each of the five
culverts. The soil-culvert systems were assumed to be
symmetrical, thus making it possible to use half the
soil-culvert system in the grid system. The grid system
was supported by pin-type supports on the bottom,
which would simulate the structures being constructed
on solid rock. Support of the nodal points located on
the sides of the grid system consisted of rollers providing
horizontal support only.
Three material types (rockfill, compacted clay
backfill, and granular foundation) were used in analyses
of the two soil-culvert systems in Clark County. Values
of the parameters associated with the different material
types were obtained from a list of parameters for 42
soils tested under drained conditions (10). Two material
types were used for the study site in McCreary County.
One type was used for the soil (dense sand) fill material
and another type (very loose clay) for the material used
in the imperfect trenches. Very low modulus values were
assigned to the imperfect trench material to represent
the low degree of compaction in the trench and the
large settlement therein.
A comparison of the pressures obtained from
Duncan's program with measured and design pressures
is shown in Table 3. The pressures obtained from
Duncan's program are, as a general rule, less than
measured pressures; design pressures calculated in
accordance with 1.2.2(A), Standard Specifications for
Highway Bridges, were generally larger than the
measured pressures. Another observation from Table 3
is that Duncan's program gave pressures closer to the
measured pressures at the top slabs than did the design
formula.
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25. FACTOR OF SAFETY ANALYSIS
Factors of safety were calculated by dividing the
moment capacity of the top slab by the maximum
moment actually acting on the top slabs. The maximum
moment acting in the top slab was obtained in the
following manner. Pressures measured by the Carlson
cells were used to draw pressure distributions around
each culvert. Since the pressure distributions on the
sidewalls were unequal, a sidesway correction was
incorporated.
The moment capacity of the top slab was
calculated from
M
where
p
n
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actual unit stress in the steel (psi),
area of steel in.2),
(I - 2pn + pn· - pn)/3,
distance from edge of concrete in
compression to tension steel (in.),
percentage of steel in section, al)d
ratio of moduli.
The moment capacity was divided by the actual moment
to obtain a factor of safety. The factors for Stations
123 + 95 and 268 + 30 in Clark County were 6.1 and
6.8, respectively. The factors of safety were 12.9, 12.3,
and 20.8, respectively, for the three culverts at Stations
89 + 20, 203 + 20, and 210 + 50 in McCreary County.
The reason the factors of safety are so high at all
five sites is primarily due to the method of design. The
working-stress design method automatically gives some
margin of safety. Also, only a small percentage of the
actual strength of tM. steel and concrete was allowed
in design, i.e.; 20-ksi (138-MPa) strength was assumed
for 60-ksi (414-MPa) steel and 1.2-ksi (8.3-MPa) strength
was assumed for 4.5-ksi (31.0-MPa) concrete. This alone
would introduce large factors of safety. Also, in
McCreary County, the culverts were designed without
the imperfect trench but were constructed with the
trench, resulting in pressures considerably less than the
design pressures.
Additionally, the magnitudes of the factors of
safety are affected somewhat by the method of
calculation used in tltis report. Moment diagrams were
drawn from measured pressures, and the maximum
moment could have occurred at any point on the top
slab. However, in design, the maximum moment is
assumed to occur at the center of the slab.
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DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
The data to date indicate that the imperfect trench
method of design is effective in red,ucing vertical loads
on culverts with a sandy soil or a soil composed of silt
and sand as the fill material. After five years, the two
culverts in McCreary County having reliable pressure cell
data have pressures less than expected on the top slab.
In one of the two cases, the measured horizontal
pressure was greater than the design pressure.
From the data obtained, the current design
equations used in determining the loads on culverts
appear to be inadequate. The design pressure using
current procedures underestimated the measured
pressure on the top slab at Stations 123 + 95 and 268
+ 30 by 59 percent and 39 percent, respectively.
However, for the same two stations, Castes' method
overestimated the design pressure by 7.8 percent and
underestimated the design pressure by 1.6 percent,
respectively (Table 1). Likewise, the design pressure
overestimated the measured pressure at Stations 89 +
20 and 210 + 50 by 30 percent and 115 percent,
respectively. Castes' procedure again gave better results
than the design pressure; however, Spangler's theory
predicted pressures which were closer to the measured
pressures than did Castes'. Using Spangler's theory,
pressures 29 percent less than design pressures were
predicted at Station 89 + 20; pressures 7 percent greater
than design pressures were predicted at Station 210 +
50. Thus, for pressure predictions, Castes' method is
more accurate for culVerts on unyielding foundations
and Spangler's theory gives best results for culverts with
the imperfect trench.
26. From the culvert surveys, there was no conclusive
evidence that the imperfect trench method of design
causes a dip to form in the roadway surface. As stated
earlier, only one of 25 pipe culverts designed using
imperfect trench had a significant dip in the roadway
surface; one of ten pipe culverts with standard bedding
conditions had a significant dip. After five years, there
are no dips in the roadway surface at any of the three
culverts in McCreary County.
All box culverts used as study sites appear to be
overdesigned. This is attributed to the use of working
stress rather than ultimate stress in design. For instance,
factors of safety calculated for the culverts located at
Stations 123 + 95 and 268 +30 by dividing the ultimate
moment capacity of the top slab by the maximum
moment actually on the slab were 6.1 and 6.8,
respectively. These factors of safety resulted even
though measured pressures on the culverts were
considerably greater than the design pressures.
In excavating for a box culvert, there is a possibility
that a dip in the bedrock will occur (Figure lOa). Two
alternatives are suggested to prevent the structure from
developing exaggerated bending stresses at this location.
The first alternative would be to excavate the bedrock
to an elevation below the dip (Figure JOb); to ensure
uniform bedding conditions and reduce the load on the
top of the culvert, a uniform layer of soil should be
placed under the structure (Figure IOb). The other
alternative would entail filling the dip with DGA or
some suitable material to prevent downward movement
of the structure at this location (Figure lOa). However,
Section A-A, Figure lOc, illustrates a problem area in
this case. Viewing the culvert from the inlet, it is
apparent that the dip might extend beyond the width
of the trench and the exterior prism. It is suggested that
the excavation and backfill extend the width of the
exterior prism in order to prevent an unequal amount
of settlement between the interior and exterior soil
prisms on either side of the culvert.
If there is a sudden change in bedrock elevation
("break") along the longitudinal axis of the culvert, it
is possible that severe bending stresses would be induced
in the culvert. That portion of the culvert having the
thickest compressible foundation material (soil or gravel)
will be subject to considerably greater settlement, due
to overburden pressures. This would cause the culvert
to act as a box-beam, and the distribution of stresses
and pressures along the culvert barrel and in the footer
would not have been considered in design. For example,
as shown in Figure lOa, at the transition point between
the thin foundation and the thick foundation,
tremendous amounts of pressure would be concentrated
in that portion of the footer resting on the higher
bedrock. Also, large shearing stresses would occur in the
culvert barrel at the same point.
Most problems of this nature could be eliminated
by simply constructing stress relief joints in box culverts.
This would allow each individual segment of the culvert
to act somewhat independently of the others. Also, it
has been shown from a previous study (II) that a culvert
on a uniform, compressible foundation will settle more
in the center (under the highest portion of the
embankment) than at the ends. Therefore, cambering
and the use of stress relief joints would also eliminate
most of the problems associated with this type of
settlement.
The foundations for the two culverts in Clark
County are comprised of very uniform limestone with
no sharp differences in elevation along the length of the
culverts. In addition, the culvert footers are resting on
approximately 12 inches (300 mm) of uniformly
compacted, dense-graded aggregate. Flowline elev~tions
taken periodically since construction have indicated
little or no settlement. It appears, therefore, those
culverts are not being subjected to significant bending
stresses, and the measured pressures are probably true
earth pressures. However, the foundation conditions for
the three culverts in McCreary County are not known;
therefore, the same cannot be said for the pressure
readings at those sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Following is a list of recommendations resulting
thus far from the study:
1. Use the imperfect trench method of design in
soils composed largely of sand and silt.
2. Attain uniform bedding conditions by
eliminating dips in the bedrock in the
foundation and either or both of the exterior
prisms.
3. Use Costes' method of predicting the load on
top of culverts designed without the imperfect
trench and constructed on bedrock. If Costes'
method yields pressures that are higher than
pressures found by current design procedures,
use the pressure resulting from Costes
1
method.
4. Use Spangler's method for culverts designed
using the imperfect trench or on a yielding
foundation as a check on the pressure
calculated using the current design formula.
These recommendations should ensure more
economical designs with lower loads acting on top of
the structure. A more unifonn pressure distribution
should also result.
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28. REFERENCES
I. Girdler, H. F., Loads on Box Culverts under High
Embankments, Division of Research, Kentucky
Bureau of Highways, April 1974.
2. Russ, R., Loads on Box Culverrs under High
Embankments: Positive Projections without
Imperfect Trench, Division of Research, Kentucky
Bureau of Highways, August 1975.
3. Castes, N. C., Factors Affecting Vertical Loads on
Underground Ducts Due to Arching, Bulletin 125,
Highway Research Board, 1956.
4. Spangler, M. G. and Handy, R. L., Loads on
Underground Conduits, Soil Engineering, 3rd
Edition, 1973.
5. Hughes, R. D., Fifth Annual Performance Survey
of Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts, Division of
Research, Kentucky Department of Highways,
1965.
6. Deen, R. C., Arching Stresses and Buried Conduits,
Memorandum to Jas. H. Havens, June 6, 1966.
7. Jessop, H. T. and Harris, F. C., Photoelasticity
Principles and Methods, 1949.
8. Heywood, R. B., Designing by Photoelasticity,
Chapman and Hall Ltd., 1952.
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Program for Analysis of Static Stresses and
Movements in Embankments, Report No. TE·73-4,
University of California, Berkeley, California,
December 1973.
10. Wong, K. S. and Duncan, J.M., Hyperbolic
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Soil Masses, Report No. TE-74-3, University of
California, Berkeley, California, July 1974.
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Pipe Culverts, Division of Research, Kentucky
Department of Highways, February 1960.
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