Methodology:

The analysis is to be carried out on Open Spandrel RCC Arch Bridge. The characteristics
of structure to be analyzed are mentioned below:
Structural Element of Open Spandrel Arch Bridge:
I.

II.

III.

Superstructure
Bridge Deck
Piers or Spandrel Columns
Fixed Arch
Open Spandrel
Abutment
Mass Type

Geometrical Parameter of Bridge:

Bridge Span =120m

Rise = 7.5m

Footpath Width = 1.5m

Number of Arch Rib =3 Nos.

Total Bridge deck width =11m,

Material Properties: All material characteristics strength is taken as per IRC. Concrete =
M25
Steel = Fe500
Loads and Combination of Loads: As per IRC 6:2014 and relevant publications.
The Open Spandrel Arch Bridge to be analyzed as following procedure:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
I.

Deck System
Piers and Spandrel Columns
Fixed Arch Rib
Abutment

Deck System:

The superstructure of open spandrel arch bridge is like continuous bridge. The only
difference between them is in place of pier or solid pier in continuous bridge there is
spandrel columns, piers in arch. Hence bridge deck is analyze as continuous slab over a
RCC beam and live load responses are calculated as one way or two way slab based on
ratio of length to breadth.
II.

Piers and Spandrel Columns: