Aug 22, 2010 · What I mean by "pier cap" is a rectangular cap poured after the pier is poured, on which a column (typically an X-Brace or moment frame column) is located. The purpose of the …

May 18, 2020 · Bridge pier caps are horizontal structural members used for transferring bridge deck loads to the piers, before they are transferred to the foundation. They can be made of …

and detailing of conventional, integral, and semi-integral abutments, as well as considerations for pier selection and the design and detailing of multi-column piers, single column piers, pile …

Mar 5, 2021 · Cantilever Pier caps are structural components that have a complex arrangement, nonetheless modelling them is quite simple on MIDAS civil.

Apr 19, 2023 · A parametric study using finite-element (FE) analysis was conducted over a range of sectional depths to investigate the effect of the pier caps’ sectional depth on structural …

Jul 15, 2015 · Cap for the drilled pier is provided to accommodate the base plate size. In such scenarios how to size the cap thickness as shear and flexure is not limit state for such …

Feb 17, 2004 · Does anyone know if there are design examples and/or other information somewhere out there for a curved steel girder bridge with an integral post-tensioned concrete …

Formwork for pier caps and supporting structures is a critical component in the construction of bridges, elevated highways, and infrastructure projects. It serves as a mold for concrete, …

This paper presents an investigation on structural cracking observed in a reinforced concrete (RC) pier cap supporting a prestressed concrete box girder of 13 m span. Unexpected vertical …

Jan 1, 1998 · Pier caps are the suitable supports for carrying high loads from superstructures to substructures. An example of a pier cap subjected to vertical and horizontal forces is …