Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
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We are tossing around an experimental idea of a living roof on top of three foot culvert ripped to be an arc. Our thought was to support them on a fifteen foot span, bolt them together to form concentric arcs, and put soil on top for a living roof. We were having difficulty coming up with a good way to determine the load allowed on these arcs. Any thoughts or input is greatly appreciated.






RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
All I can say is that designing a roof over a 30 foot span (or is it a 6o foot span?) carrying a soil load is not a trivial exercise.
Any chance of a clear detailed description of what is proposed, preferably with some sketches?
Doug Jenkins
Interactive Design Services
http://newtonexcelbach.wordpress.com/
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
At least I've got some idea how you form a culvert into an arc now! When I read culvert I think concrete box, not corrugated steel pipe.
I quite agree with your comments on trying to use half a corrugated steel pipe in longitudinal bending.
Doug Jenkins
Interactive Design Services
http://newtonexcelbach.wordpress.com/
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Determining loads on 3 ft culvert cut in half to form an arc