Adequate bent cap, overhang, construction, and side face reinforcement must be detailed. Different sizes and spacings may be required by designer, and large bars may not have …

Its function is to support the bridge at intermediate intervals with minimal obstruction to the flow of traffic or water below the bridge (see Figure 10.2.1). The difference between a pier and a bent …

This guide does not contain information about traffic safety which focuses on the protection of drivers against obstacles in the road. § The Bent (Pier) Protection Guide does not contain …

Introduction: Use the fields in the GDOT - Pile Bent Beam And Bearings tab to set the beam and bearing information in a Pile Bent input file. The beam and bearing information includes the …

Differences between LP1604/IH10 and I-91 interchange steel staddle bent caps: Simple prestressed concrete girders framing in the cap (LP1604) vs a continuous trapezoidal steel …

In the following sections, the word “pier” is used to refer to the intermediate pier or intermediate bent. Notice that the LRFD specifications include a maximum and minimum load factor for …

The section contains two design examples including a reinforced concrete integral bent cap and a drop bent cap to illustrate the main design process of using the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design …