Structural Behavior and Design of Barrier-Overhang Connection in Concrete Bridge Superstructures Using AASHTO LRFD Method

Table 2

Load combinations for a 5-ft overhang over I Girders and TL-4 crash loads (1 kip = 4.45 kN, 1 ft = 0.31 m).

Load combination	Tensile force, 𝑃𝑢	Bending moment, 𝑀𝑢
	kip (per foot)	k-ft (per foot)
Extreme Event II, 𝐹𝑡, continuous	3.2	11.1
Extreme Event II, 𝐹𝑡, joint	5.2	18.1
Extreme Event II, 𝐹𝑣, continuous	0	8
Strength I	0	12.2