(I posted a similar question in AASHTO forum)
Reality check is requested by engineer who doesn't often stray into the AASHTO code.
I want to find the design live load bending moment in my rc deck with main reinforcing perpendicular to traffic. Following 3.24.3.1:
S=10 ft span between...
Please shed some insight for me on the application of 3.24.3
In 3.24.3.1, "Case A-Main Reinforcement Perpendicular to Traffic". The equation given returns a moment in "foot-pounds per foot-width of slab". Is it to be multipied BY THE SPAN LENGTH to find the moment in the...
A GOLF-CART BRIDGE: Should it be designed as a pedestrian/Equestrian/Maintenance Vehicle Bridge, with pedestrian Live Load and H10 vehicular load, or should it be considered a vehicular bridge? What design loading/load combinations apply for this kind of structure, specifically as a short...