Optimization of Post-Tensioned Box Girder Bridges with Special Reference to Use of High-Strength Concrete Using AASHTO LRFD Method

<table class="table-group" width="800px"><tr class="fig-image" id="a"><td><img alt="673821.fig.003a" src="https://static.hindawi.com/articles/ace/volume-2012/673821/figures/673821.fig.003a.jpg"/></td></tr><tr class="fig-caption"><td align="center"><table><tr><td><b>(a) </b>Due to distributed live load plus impact</td></tr></table></td></tr><tr class="fig-image" id="b"><td><img alt="673821.fig.003b" src="https://static.hindawi.com/articles/ace/volume-2012/673821/figures/673821.fig.003b.jpg"/></td></tr><tr class="fig-caption"><td align="center"><table><tr><td><b>(b) </b>Due to factored load</td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

<table>Comparison of shear force envelopes for 180 ft single-span box girder with 8 webs spaced at 9 ft.</table>

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Figure 3: Optimization of Post-Tensioned Box Girder Bridges with Special Reference to Use of High-Strength Concrete Using AASHTO LRFD Method 