CONCRETE ARCH CULVERT BEHAVIOR--PHASE 2

An arch culvert, under a 240-ft. (73-m) embankment, was tested to assess influence on structural behavior of four methods of backfilling, including Method A, employing well-compacted structure backfill; imperfect trenches with various inclusions; and straw surrounding the barrel. At the time of fill completion, stresses due to footing rotations were not great under Method A backfill, but increased appreciably at some stations 2 yr after fill completion. Where baled straw surrounded the barrel, severe stresses were indicated due to footing rotations at the time of fill completion--footing rotations and stresses decreased in the 2-yr period following fill completion. In general, good foundation conditions prevented large stresses due to footing differential displacements.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Davis, R E
  • Bacher, A E
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 2329-50
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: S11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Backfilling; Bridges; Concrete arch culverts; Concrete culverts; Culverts; Earth pressure; Embankments; Finite element method; Footings; Rotation; Soil mechanics; Stresses; Structural analysis; Structural engineering; Structural mechanics; Tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Structural behavior
• Old TRIS Terms: Finite elements
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046384
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 9325 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 18 1974 12:00AM