Steel I Girder Code Check (AASHTO) [SIG]
General
Girder: Girder for code check
Station: Station along the PGL
Code Check Template: The code check template is utilized to extract global parameters, results from finite element analysis, and limit states employed in the design process.
Panel Type [InteriorPanel/EndPanel]: The terms "end panel" and "interior panel" are used to describe the sections of a steel girder plate that are positioned at the ends and interior sections of the girder, respectively, as depicted in the accompanying figure. The interior panels comprise the remaining segments of the girder that lie between the end panels.
Modular Ratio Comp. Method [EsbyEc/User Input]: The modular ratio can be computed either by dividing the modular ratio of steel by that of concrete or by using a user-defined input. This parameter allows users to specify the method for calculating the modular ratio.
Modular Ratio: If the Modular Ratio Comp. Method is defined with the option 'User Input,' a modular ratio can be defined manually. Otherwise, this parameter will be marked as not applicable (N/A).
Deck Reinforcement
Input Data Preference [Override Deck Rebar/Use Deck Rebar]: For deck rebar to be used in girder code checks, users are provided with two options. The code checks can either be conducted using the modeled deck rebar or with new rebar definitions.
If the input data preference is defined with the option 'Override Deck Rebar,' the parameters listed below can be used to define the rebars for code checks. Otherwise, if the input data preference is defined with the option 'Use Deck Rebar,' the parameters below will not be applicable.
Lumped Top Reinforcement Area within the Effective Width: This parameter can be used to specify the lumped reinforcement area within the effective width when overriding deck rebar.
Distance from the Centerline of Top Bars to the Top of the Deck: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the centerline of the top reinforcement bars to the top of the deck.
Lumped Bottom Reinforcement Area within the Effective Width: This parameter can be used to specify the lumped reinforcement area within the effective width for the bottom deck rebar.
Distance from the Centerline of Bottom Bars to the Bottom of the Deck: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the centerline of the bottom reinforcement bars to the bottom of the deck.
Deck Rebar Material: This parameter can be used to specify the material used for the deck rebars.
Concrete Creep Adjustment Factor: This parameter can be used to define the adjustment factor for concrete creep in calculations.