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bridge load distribution

bridge load distribution

bridge load distribution

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Hi, everyone,

I'm a new member and looking for some advice.  I have a prestressed spread box girder bridge, and I am trying to determine the distribution factor for interior girders.
Use Eq. 3-33 in AASHTO give me 0.745 vs. 0.886 from S/7. (BTW, 1.03 for exterior beam using simpe beam analysis.)
Which one makes more sense?  Is Eq. 3-33 applicable in my case? It seems Eq. 3-33 gives a lower factor, but what is the rationale? any reference?

Thanks for any input!

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