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To calculate the AASHTO distribution factors for the moment and shear in the interior girders of the bridge, we need to know the lane configuration and load distribution. Assuming a standard AASHTO design truck with a single design lane loaded, the distribution factors can be calculated as follows:
1) Shear Distribution Factor:
The shear distribution factor for the interior girder can be calculated using the formula:
SDF = ((2/3)(b1/d))(1+((4b2)/(3d))) where b1 is the width of the loaded lane, b2 is the distance between the loaded lane and the adjacent lane, and d is the distance from the centerline of the interior girder to the centerline of the adjacent girder.
Assuming a lane width of 12 feet and a spacing between the lanes of 12 feet,
we have: b1 = 12 feet = 144 inches b2 = 12 feet = 144 inches d = (120/2)cos(45) - 20 inches = 43.3 inches
Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
SDF = ((2/3)(144/56))(1+((4144)/(356))) = 2.95
2) Moment Distribution Factor: The moment distribution factor for the interior girder can be calculated using the formula:
MDF = ((1/3)(b1/d))(1+((b2/d)((2(b2/d))-1))) where b1, b2, and d are the same as above.
Plugging the values into the formula, we get: MDF = ((1/3)(144/56))(1+((144/56)((2(144/56))-1))) = 0.724
For multiple design lanes, the distribution factors can be calculated by summing the values for each lane. For example, assuming two
design lanes with a lane width of 12 feet and a spacing of 12 feet,
we have: b1 = 24 feet = 288 inches b2 = 12 feet = 144 inches d = 43.3 inches
Plugging these values into the formulas, we get:
SDF = ((2/3)(288/56))(1+((4144)/(356))) = 5.9
MDF = ((1/3)(288/56))(1+((144/56)((2(144/56))-1))) = 1.448
Note that these are only approximate values and may need to be adjusted based on the specific details of the bridge design and loading configuration. It is recommended to consult the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications or other reliable references for more detailed guidance on calculating the distribution factors.