Joint structure between corrugated steel plate web and lower floor slab in corrugated steel plate web bridge

The joint structure for corrugated steel web bridges uses precast lower deck members with reinforcing bars and a cast-in-place concrete portion to address the challenge of joining precast concrete members, achieving efficient assembly and reduced on-site concrete use while ensuring strong connections.

JP2026015535APending Publication Date: 2026-01-29SUMITOMO MITSUI CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
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JP2025198999
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2025-11-19
Publication Date
2026-01-29

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Technical Problem

The challenge in constructing corrugated steel web bridges is the difficulty in joining precast concrete members to the corrugated steel web due to the demand for on-site mixed concrete exceeding production capacity, which is labor-intensive and difficult to scale, especially in mountainous regions.

Method used

A joint structure is developed using a corrugated steel web bridge with precast lower deck members connected via reinforcing bars and a cast-in-place concrete portion, featuring overlapping reinforcing bars and angle dowels to resist shear and lap joint forces, allowing for efficient assembly and reduced on-site concrete use.

Benefits of technology

The joint structure effectively resists shear and lap joint forces, enabling efficient assembly of precast concrete members without hindering construction, reducing the amount of on-site concrete needed and ensuring strong connections between the precast lower deck and corrugated steel web.

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Abstract

To provide a suitable joint structure between a corrugated steel plate web and a lower floor slab including a precast lower floor slab member in a corrugated steel plate web bridge.SOLUTION: A joint structure 18 between a corrugated steel sheet web 5 and a lower floor slab 6 includes a lower flange 6 of the corrugated steel sheet web 5, a precast lower floor slab member 11 placed on the lower flange 6, a flat steel sheet portion 21b fixed to an upper surface of the lower flange 6, first reinforcing bars protruding from a corrugated steel sheet portion 8 of the corrugated steel sheet web 5, second reinforcing bars 23 protruding from the precast lower floor slab member 11, third reinforcing bars 2324 disposed above the second reinforcing bars 23 and protruding from the precast lower floor slab member 11, and a cast-in-place concrete portion 12 in which the flat steel sheet portion 21b and the reinforcing bars are embedded. The second reinforcement 23 includes a loop part 21b at least partially overlapping with the flat steel plate part 23b when viewed from the bridge-axial direction. The first reinforcing bar and the third reinforcing bar 24 form a lap joint.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a joint structure between a corrugated steel web and a lower deck in a corrugated steel web bridge, which comprises a corrugated steel web, a lower concrete deck connected to the lower end of the corrugated steel web, and an upper concrete deck connected to the upper end of the corrugated steel web. [Background technology]

[0002] A corrugated steel web bridge is equivalent to a concrete box girder bridge in which the web is replaced with corrugated steel plates. Compared to a concrete box girder bridge, a corrugated steel web bridge has a structure that allows for a reduction in dead weight, a longer span, and less construction labor. When erecting a corrugated steel web bridge on steep terrain, the assembly of supports supported directly on the ground raises safety and construction concerns, so a cantilever erection method is often adopted.

[0003] For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe a method in which a block of corrugated steel web is attached in an overhanging manner, a lower deck slab is constructed using suspension supports, ribs and form plates which are precast concrete members are attached to the upper end of the corrugated steel web, concrete is poured onto the form plates, and the form plates and the poured concrete are integrated to form the upper deck. Patent Document 3 describes a method in which a mobile cart is used to attach a block of corrugated steel web in an overhanging manner, a form plate which is a precast concrete member is attached to the lower end of the corrugated steel web, concrete is poured onto the form plate, and the form plate and the poured concrete are integrated to form the lower deck. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-116059 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-116060 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-118314 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the erection methods described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, at least the main body portions of the lower deck and upper deck are formed by pouring ready-mixed concrete at the construction site. When multiple concrete bridges are constructed in close proximity, such as when constructing a highway in a mountainous region, the demand for ready-mixed concrete may exceed the production capacity of the ready-mixed concrete plant in that area. Because on-site mixed concrete is not suitable for mass production and requires a great deal of labor to produce, it is difficult to make up for a shortage of ready-mixed concrete with on-site mixed concrete.

[0006] Therefore, in order to reduce the amount of cast-in-place concrete, it is possible to consider using precast concrete members for the main parts of the lower deck, but the problem arises as to how to join the precast concrete members to the corrugated steel web.

[0007] In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a suitable joint structure between a corrugated steel web and a lower deck including a precast lower deck member in a corrugated steel web bridge. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention is a corrugated steel web bridge (1) including a plurality of corrugated steel webs (5) having corrugated steel plate portions (8) extending in the bridge axis direction and spaced apart from one another in the bridge width direction, a lower deck (6) connected to the lower ends of the corrugated steel webs, and an upper deck (7) connected to the upper ends of the corrugated steel webs, the corrugated steel webs and the lower deck are connected to a lower flange (9) that constitutes a part of the corrugated steel webs and is connected to the lower ends of the corrugated steel plate portions, a precast lower deck member (11) that constitutes a part of the lower deck and has both ends in the bridge width direction placed on the lower flanges of two adjacent corrugated steel webs, a plurality of flat steel plate portions (21b) that are spaced apart from one another in the bridge axis direction and are fixed to the upper surface of the lower flange so as to be perpendicular to the bridge axis direction, and ... flat steel plate portions (21b) that are spaced apart from one another in the bridge axis direction and are fixed to the upper surface of the lower flange so as to be perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. The bridge is provided with a plurality of first reinforcing bars (22) located above the plate portion and protruding from the corrugated steel plate portion toward the precast lower deck member; a plurality of second reinforcing bars (23) spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, protruding from the concrete side surface of the precast lower deck member in the bridge width direction, and having hook portions (23b) that at least partially overlap the flat steel plate portion when viewed from the bridge axis direction; a plurality of third reinforcing bars (24) spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, located above the second reinforcing bars, protruding from the concrete side surface toward the corrugated steel plate portion, and forming lap joints with the first reinforcing bars; and a cast-in-place concrete portion (12) poured between the end of the precast lower deck member on the lower flange in the bridge width direction and the corrugated steel plate portion so as to bury the flat steel plate portion and the first to third reinforcing bars.

[0009] According to this aspect, the flat steel plate portion and the second reinforcing bar are arranged so as to partially overlap in the bridge axis direction, thereby being able to resist shear forces in the bridge axis direction, and the lap joint formed by the first and third reinforcing bars is able to resist forces in the bridge width direction, resulting in an ideal joint structure.

[0010] In the above aspect, the first and third reinforcing bars (22, 24) may include enlarged protruding end portions (22d, 24b).

[0011] According to this aspect, the protruding end portion can shorten the anchorage length of the first and third reinforcing bars and the length of the lap joint, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the cast-in-place concrete portion.

[0012] In the above-mentioned aspect, the concrete side surface of the precast lower deck member (11) may include a lower side surface (11d) from which the second reinforcing bar (23) protrudes, and an upper side surface (11e) from which the third reinforcing bar (24) protrudes and which is recessed in the bridge width direction more than the lower side surface.

[0013] According to this aspect, the length of the cast-in-place concrete section in the bridge width direction can be secured to the required length at the top without making the length of the lower part too long, thereby reducing the amount of cast-in-place concrete used.

[0014] In the above aspect, the first to third reinforcing bars (22, 23, 24) may include joints (22b, 23a, 24a) that are at least partially embedded in the cast-in-place concrete portion (12).

[0015] According to this embodiment, the first to third reinforcing bars can be joined after the precast lower deck member is placed on the lower flange, so the first to third reinforcing bars do not hinder the work of placing the precast lower deck member on the lower flange.

[0016] In the above aspect, the bridge may further include a fourth reinforcing bar (25) extending in the bridge axis direction and embedded in the cast-in-place concrete section (12), the flat steel plate section (21b) has a through hole (21c) through which the fourth reinforcing bar is inserted, and the hook section (23b) of the second reinforcing bar (23) may include a portion that passes between the fourth reinforcing bar and the corrugated steel plate section (8).

[0017] According to this embodiment, the second and fourth reinforcing bars resist the force in the direction in which the corrugated steel plate web and the precast lower deck member move away from each other in the bridge width direction, thereby making the connection between them stronger. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the above aspects, it is possible to provide a suitable joint structure between a corrugated steel web and a lower deck including a precast lower deck member in a corrugated steel web bridge. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment, the cross-sectional view being perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. [Figure 2] An explanatory diagram showing the construction process of a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the construction process of a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a horizontal cross section of a joint between a corrugated steel web and a lower deck in a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the lower part of the corrugated steel web of a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment, which is perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the bridge axis direction of a joint between a corrugated steel web and a lower deck in a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] Plan view of the lower deck during construction of the corrugated steel web bridge according to the embodiment [Figure 8] An explanatory diagram showing a method for extending the erection tendons of a corrugated steel web bridge according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, a corrugated steel web bridge 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the corrugated steel web bridge 1 comprises a plurality of substructures 2, box girders 3 spanning the plurality of substructures 2, and wall parapets 4 fixed to both ends of the box girders 3 in the bridge width direction.

[0021] In Figure 2, the substructure 2 is indicated by a support symbol, and the substructure 2 shown at the right edge of the page in Figure 2 is an abutment, and the substructure 2 shown in the center and at the left edge of the page in Figure 2 are piers, and there are other piers and abutments to the left of these, but they are not shown in the illustration.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the box girder 3 comprises two corrugated steel plate webs 5 extending in the bridge axis direction and spaced apart in the bridge width direction, a lower deck slab 6 connected to the lower ends of the two corrugated steel plate webs 5, and an upper deck slab 7 connected to the upper ends of the two corrugated steel plate webs 5. The corrugated steel plate web bridge 1 according to this embodiment is a road bridge in which a paved section 20 (see FIG. 3(F)) is provided on the upper deck slab 7, and the box girder 3 has a longitudinal gradient and a transverse gradient for draining rainwater, similar to the road surface. Note that FIG. 1 does not show the reinforcing bars and tendons included in the lower deck slab 6 and the upper deck slab 7.

[0023] Each corrugated steel plate web 5 includes a corrugated steel plate portion 8, a bottom flange 9 connected to the lower end of the corrugated steel plate portion 8, and an top flange 10 connected to the upper end of the corrugated steel plate portion 8. The corrugated steel plate portion 8 is formed from a steel plate formed so as to corrugate inward and outward in the bridge width direction as it moves in the bridge axis direction. The bottom flange 9 and the top flange 10 are flat steel plates that are approximately perpendicular to the up-down direction, and are fixed to the lower and upper ends of the corrugated steel plate portion 8 by welding or the like, and protrude inward and outward in the bridge width direction beyond the corrugated steel plate portion 8. The inward protrusion length in the bridge width direction of the bottom flange 9 is longer than the inward protrusion length in the bridge width direction of the top flange 10.

[0024] The lower deck 6 includes multiple precast lower deck members 11 placed on the lower flanges 9 at both ends in the bridge width direction and divided in the bridge axis direction, and a cast-in-place concrete section 12 formed by pouring ready-mixed concrete into a recess defined by the upper surface of the lower flanges 9, the inner surface of the corrugated steel plate section 8 in the bridge width direction, and the side surface of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction. The precast lower deck member 11 is a flat precast concrete member and includes lower horizontal reinforcement 11a and upper horizontal reinforcement 11b (see Figure 6) that are reinforcing bars extending in the bridge width direction, vertical reinforcement bars (not shown) that are reinforcing bars extending in the bridge axis direction, and a concrete section 11c (see Figure 6) in which these reinforcing bars are embedded. The upper horizontal reinforcement 11b is positioned above the lower horizontal reinforcement 11a so as to be vertically aligned with the lower horizontal reinforcement 11a. The length of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction is shorter than the distance between the opposing side edges of the two upper flanges 10 and longer than the distance between the opposing side edges of the two lower flanges 9 so that the precast lower deck member 11 can be dropped from above and placed on the lower flanges 9. Hereinafter, the term "precast" at the beginning means a precast concrete member.

[0025] The upper deck slab 7 includes a plurality of precast ribs 13 placed on the upper flanges 10 of the two corrugated steel plate webs 5, extending in the bridge width direction and spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, a plurality of precast formwork plates 14 spanning between the precast ribs 13 and extending in the bridge axis direction, and an upper deck slab body 15 formed by pouring ready-mixed concrete onto the upper flanges 10 and the precast formwork plates 14.

[0026] Each precast rib 13 is a flat plate-shaped member that is perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. Both ends of the precast rib 13 in the bridge width direction are located outward in the bridge width direction from the corrugated steel plate webs 5, and are aligned with both ends of the upper deck slab 7 in a plan view.

[0027] Each precast formwork plate 14 is a flat member whose main surface is placed on the upper edge of the precast rib 13. The multiple precast formwork plates 14 are not placed directly above the upper flange 10, but are placed adjacent to each other with no gaps in the bridge width direction on the upper edges of the precast ribs 13 other than the part directly above the upper flange 10.

[0028] The concrete that makes up the upper deck body 15 has reinforcing bars and tension members (not shown) extending in the bridge axis direction and bridge width direction, and headed studs (not shown) that protrude upward from the upper flange 10 embedded therein.

[0029] Next, we will explain the erection method of the corrugated steel plate web bridge 1. The lower deck 6 and the upper deck 7 are constructed so as to overhang each block, and Fig. 3 shows one of the blocks.

[0030] First, as shown in FIG. 2(A), workers construct a column capital 16 on the substructure 2. The column capital 16 is a part of the box girder 3.

[0031] Next, workers span the corrugated steel web 5 between adjacent column capitals 16, as shown in Figures 2(B) and 3(A). The corrugated steel web 5 may be erected by a crane (not shown), or by a cantilever erection method or an extrusion erection method. The corrugated steel web 5 is erected over the entire span at least for each span prior to the construction of the lower deck 6 and the upper deck 7. The corrugated steel web 5 may also be erected as the entire corrugated steel web bridge 1 prior to the construction of the lower deck 6 and the upper deck 7.

[0032] Next, as shown in FIG. 2(B), workers set up a mobile scaffolding 17 that is supported on the upper flange 10 of the corrugated steel web 5 so as to be movable in the bridge axial direction and includes a work platform 17a located below the lower flange 9. The mobile scaffolding 17 is primarily used as a scaffolding for constructing a joint structure 18 between the corrugated steel web 5 and the lower deck slab 6, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6. In the example shown, the lower deck slab 6 and the upper deck slab 7 are constructed so that they project one block at a time from the column capital 16 in the center of the drawing in FIG. 2 toward the column capitals 16 on the left and right, but the lower deck slab 6 and the upper deck slab 7 may also be constructed from adjacent column capitals 16 toward each other.

[0033] Next, as shown in Figure 3(B), workers place the precast lower deck member 11 on the lower flange 9 by dropping it from above using a crane (not shown), and then use the mobile scaffolding 17 to construct the joint structure 18 shown in Figures 4 to 6. The structure and construction method of the joint structure 18 will be described later.

[0034] After constructing the joint structure 18 of that block, the worker moves the mobile scaffolding 17 in a direction that extends from the column capital 16 by the length of one block, as shown in Figure 2(C), and constructs the lower deck 6 of the new block in the same manner as above, and also constructs the upper deck 7 of the previous block above the part where the lower deck 6 has already been constructed, as shown in Figures 3(C) to 3(E).

[0035] To construct the upper deck slab 7 in each block, workers first use a crane (not shown) to place multiple precast ribs 13 on the two upper flanges 10 so that they span between the two corrugated steel webs, as shown in FIG. 3(C). The multiple precast ribs 13 are spaced apart in the bridge axis direction and arranged so that their main surfaces are perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. Next, as shown in FIG. 3(D), workers use a crane (not shown) to place multiple precast formwork plates 14 on the precast ribs 13, and then place reinforcing bars, tendons extending in the bridge width direction, and sheaths (not shown) for inserting the tendons extending in the bridge axis direction on the multiple precast formwork plates 14. Finally, workers install formwork 19 that connects the end of the upper flange 10 in the bridge width direction to the end of the precast formwork plate 14 located immediately above it. Next, as shown in Figure 3(E), workers pour concrete onto the upper flange 10 and precast formwork plates 14 to form the upper deck body 15, and tension the tendons extending in the bridge width direction. In order to suppress deflection due to the weight of the protruding upper deck slab 7, temporary tendons (not shown) extending in the bridge axis direction may be placed using an external cable method to apply prestress to the protruding upper deck slab 7. Note that precast formwork plates 14 may also be used as the formwork 19.

[0036] From then on, as shown in Figure 2(D), workers construct the lower slab 6 one block at a time in an overhanging manner, while also constructing the upper slab 7 of the block immediately before that, and repeat this process. When the lower slab 6 and upper slab 7 reach the adjacent column capitals 16 (the column capitals 16 on the left and right sides of the paper in Figure 2), the overhanging lower slab 6 and upper slab 7 are closed with the column capitals 16. The inter-fill concrete used for closing is preferably low-heat, low-shrinkage concrete.

[0037] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 3(F), workers install the balustrades 4 at both ends of the upper deck slab 7 in the bridge width direction, and construct the pavement 20 on the upper deck slab 7. Note that instead of installing the balustrades 4 after the entire upper deck slab 7 is completed, the balustrades 4 may be installed on each block as construction of the upper deck slab 7 for that block is completed. Instead of constructing the upper deck slab 7 one block at a time, construction of multiple blocks located above the constructed lower deck slab 6 may be performed all at once.

[0038] 4 to 6, the joint structure 18 will be described. In addition to the lower flange 9, the precast lower deck slab member 11, and the cast-in-place concrete portion 12, the joint structure 18 includes an angle dowel 21 fixed to the upper surface of the lower flange 9, a plurality of first reinforcing bars 22 positioned above the angle dowel 21 and protruding from the corrugated steel plate portion 8 toward the precast lower deck slab member 11, a plurality of second reinforcing bars 23 protruding from the concrete side surface of the precast lower deck slab member 11 in the bridge width direction and having hook portions 23b, a plurality of third reinforcing bars 24 positioned above the second reinforcing bars 23 and protruding from the concrete side surface of the precast lower deck slab member 11 in the bridge width direction toward the corrugated steel plate portion 8, a fourth reinforcing bar 25 extending in the bridge axis direction, and an unevenness adjustment portion 26 formed between the lower flange 9 and the precast lower deck slab member 11 by mortar. The angle dowel 21 and the first to fourth reinforcing bars 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 are embedded in the cast-in-place concrete portion 12 .

[0039] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a plurality of angle dowels 21 are arranged on the upper surface of the portion of the lower flange 9 that protrudes inward in the bridge width direction, so as to be spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction. Each angle dowel 21 is a steel material formed by bending a rectangular flat plate 90 degrees, and includes a bottom plate portion 21a that is fixed by welding or the like so that its surface abuts the upper surface of the lower flange 9, and a flat steel plate portion 21b that is arranged perpendicular to the bridge axis direction. The flat steel plate portion 21b has a through hole 21c that passes through in the bridge axis direction. The through hole 21c provided in each flat steel plate portion 21b is aligned in the bridge axis direction, and a fourth reinforcing bar 25 is inserted into the through hole 21c.

[0040] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first reinforcing bar 22 includes a base 22a fixed to the corrugated steel plate portion 8 by welding or the like, and an extension portion 22c connected to the tip of the base 22a via a joint portion 22b. The joint portion 22b is formed, for example, by enclosed welding. The first reinforcing bar 22 protruding from the corrugated steel plate portion 8 toward the precast lower deck member 11 includes an expanded protruding end portion 22d, which is the end of the extension portion 22c opposite the joint portion 22b. The joint portion 22b is positioned closer to the corrugated steel plate portion 8 than the side surface of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction so that the precast lower deck member 11 can be dropped from above. The first reinforcing bar 22 may be positioned so as to overlap the flat steel plate portion 21b of the angle dowel 21 in a plan view, or may be positioned offset in the bridge axis direction relative to the flat steel plate portion 21b.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 6 , the second reinforcing bar 23 is connected to the lower horizontal bar 11a of the precast lower deck member 11 via a joint portion 23a. The joint portion 23a may be, for example, a mechanical joint in which the externally threaded lower horizontal bar 11a and the second reinforcing bar 23 are screwed into an internally threaded sleeve. In this case, at least a portion of the sleeve is embedded so as to be exposed on the side surface of the concrete portion 11c of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction. The second reinforcing bar 23 includes a hook portion 23b bent upward. The bending angle of the hook portion 23b is preferably 180°, but may also be 135° or 90°. The hook portion 23b includes a portion that passes between the fourth reinforcing bar 25 and the corrugated steel plate portion 8. The second reinforcing bar 23 is positioned at a position offset in the bridge axis direction from the flat steel plate portion 21b of the angle dowel 21, and the hook portion 23b at least partially overlaps the flat steel plate portion 21b of the angle dowel 21 when viewed from the bridge axis direction.

[0042] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the third reinforcing bar 24 is connected to the upper horizontal bar 11b of the precast lower deck member 11 by a joint portion 24a. The joint portion 24a is, for example, a mechanical joint similar to the joint portion 23a of the second reinforcing bar 23. The third reinforcing bar 24 protruding from the precast lower deck member 11 toward the corrugated steel plate portion 8 includes an expanded protruding end portion 24b. The third reinforcing bar 24 is preferably arranged so as to be aligned vertically with the second reinforcing bar 23. The height at which the third reinforcing bar 24 is arranged is approximately the same as the height at which the first reinforcing bar 22 is arranged, and the third reinforcing bar 24 forms a lap joint with the first reinforcing bar 22. In order to facilitate the work of joining the extension portion 22c of the first reinforcing bar 22 to the base portion 22a and the work of joining the third reinforcing bar 24 to the upper horizontal bar 11b, it is preferable that the third reinforcing bar 24 be positioned offset in the bridge axis direction relative to the first reinforcing bar 22 so as to form an open lap joint with the first reinforcing bar 22.

[0043] The side surface in the bridge width direction of the concrete portion 11c of the precast lower deck member 11 includes a lower side surface 11d from which the second reinforcing bar 23 protrudes, and an upper side surface 11e from which the third reinforcing bar 24 protrudes and which is recessed in the bridge width direction more than the lower side surface 11d.

[0044] A construction method for the joint structure 18 will be described with reference to Figures 4 to 6. With the bases 22a of the first reinforcing bars 22 fixed to the corrugated steel plate sections 8, workers span the corrugated steel plate web 5 between the column capitals 16 (see Figure 2(B)). Workers pour mortar to form level adjustment sections 26 on the inner ends of the lower flanges 9 in the bridge width direction. Using a crane or the like (not shown), workers drop the precast lower deck member 11 from above and place both ends of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction onto the lower flanges 9 via the level adjustment sections 26. The worker joins the extension portion 22c of the first reinforcing bar 22 to the base portion 22a, joins the second reinforcing bar 23 to the lower horizontal bar 11a of the precast lower deck slab member 11, joins the third reinforcing bar 24 to the upper horizontal bar 11b of the precast lower deck slab member 11, and inserts the fourth reinforcing bar 25 into the through hole 21c of the flat steel plate portion 21b. Next, the worker pours ready-mixed concrete between the side surface of the precast lower deck slab member 11 in the bridge width direction on the lower flange 9 and the corrugated steel plate portion 8 so as to bury the angle dowel 21 and the first to fourth reinforcing bars 22, 23, 24, 25, thereby forming the cast-in-place concrete portion 12.

[0045] As shown in Figure 7, the lower deck 6 includes a plurality of permanent tendons 27 extending in the bridge axis direction and maintained in a tensioned state after completion, and a plurality of temporary tendons 28 extending in the bridge axis direction, tensioned during construction, and removed after completion. The temporary tendons 28 are tensioned during construction to suppress deflection of the overhanging lower deck 6 due to its own weight, thereby prestressing the overhanging lower deck 6. One end of the temporary tendons 28 is fixed to the column capital 16 (see Figure 2), and the other end is extended to prestress the lower deck 6 of each new block each time construction of the new block is completed. Two rectangular cutouts 29 in plan view are formed in the end of the precast lower deck member 11 of the newly installed block facing the existing block in the bridge axis direction, through which the temporary tendons 28 pass. The cutout 29 may be provided at the end of the precast lower deck member 11 of the existing block in the bridge axis direction that faces the new block. The cutout 29 is used to extend the temporary tendons 28, and after the temporary tendons 28 are extended, ready-mixed concrete is poured into the cutout 29 to form the post-filled concrete section 30. The temporary tendons 28 are extended one by one, with the other temporary tendons 28 before or after extension still tensioned. The temporary tendons 28 are preferably PC steel bars.

[0046] A method for extending the temporary tendons 28 will be described with reference to Figure 8. In the description using Figure 8, of the precast lower deck members 11 that were prestressed by the temporary tendons 28 in the pre-extension state, the precast lower deck member 11 located at the end in the overhanging direction will be referred to as existing block B(n), and the newly installed precast lower deck member 11 will be referred to as new block B(n+1). Here, n is an integer of 1 or greater, and in the state shown in Figure 8(A), prestress is applied to blocks B(1) to B(n) by the temporary tendons 28. In Figures 8(B) to 8(F), the reference numerals are omitted for members that have not changed from the figures above.

[0047] As shown in Figure 8(A), the existing portion 28a of the temporary tendon 28 is fixed in a tensioned state to the end of the existing block B(n) that protrudes in the bridge axis direction by a fixing device 33 that includes a nut 31 threaded onto the existing portion 28a of the temporary tendon 28 and a bearing plate 32 sandwiched between the existing block B(n) and the nut 31. The existing portion 28a and its extension 28b of the temporary tendon 28 are inserted into a sheath 34 embedded in the precast lower deck member 11. The temporary tendon 28 is of the unbonded type. A first coupler sheath 35 is provided on the side of the sheath 34 of the new block B(n+1) that faces the existing block B(n). The first coupler sheath 35 includes a fixed portion 35a fixed to the new block B(n+1) and a core portion 35b partially received within the fixed portion 35a and slidable relative to the fixed portion 35a so as to be exposed from the fixed portion 35a.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 8(B), after releasing the tension on the temporary tension members 28, the worker removes the fixing device 33 from the existing portion 28a of the temporary tension members 28.

[0049] Next, as shown in FIG. 8(C), the worker attaches a second coupler sheath 36 connectable to the core portion 35b of the first coupler sheath 35 to the sheath 34 of the existing block B(n).

[0050] Next, as shown in FIG. 8(D), the worker uses the mechanical joint 37 to connect the extension portion 28b to the existing portion 28a of the temporary tendon 28.

[0051] Next, as shown in Figure 8(E), the worker slides the tang section 35b to connect it to the second coupler sheath 36, tensions the temporary tendon 28, which is made up of the existing section 28a and the extension section 28b, and fixes the temporary tendon 28 to the end face of the new block B(n+1) that protrudes in the bridge axis direction using the fixing device 33 (see Figure 8(A)), thereby applying prestress from the column capital 16 (see Figure 2) to the new block B(n+1). To improve sealing, it is preferable to place a water-swelling nonwoven fabric 38 at the joint of the tang section 35b to the second coupler sheath 36 and between the fixing section 35a and the tang section 35b when the tang section 35b is connected to the second coupler sheath 36.

[0052] After extending all of the temporary tendons 28 and tensioning the extended temporary tendons 28, workers pour ready-mixed concrete into the cutout portion 29 to form the post-filled concrete portion 30, as shown in Figure 8(F).

[0053] The effects of the above embodiment will be described.

[0054] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, when constructing the lower deck slab 6 and the upper deck slab 7, the corrugated steel plate web 5 can be used as support for constructing the lower deck slab 6 and the upper deck slab 7, eliminating the need for support supported on the ground.

[0055] Since both ends of the precast lower deck member 11 in the bridge width direction are supported by the lower flange 9 of the corrugated steel plate web 5 spanning between the column capitals 16, the mobile scaffolding 17 does not need to support the lower deck slab 6, unlike the suspended supports described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, and can therefore have a relatively simple structure.

[0056] The corrugated steel web 5 has a structure and arrangement that allows the precast lower deck member 11 to be dropped from above and placed on the lower flange 9, so precast concrete members can be used for the main part of the lower deck 6, reducing the amount of fresh concrete used at the construction site.

[0057] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the combination of the angle dowel 21 and the second reinforcing bar 23 having the hook portion 23b resists shear force in the bridge axis direction, thereby narrowing the width of the lower part of the cast-in-place concrete section 12 in the bridge width direction. The lap joints of the first and third reinforcing bars 22, 24 resist forces in the bridge width direction. Furthermore, because the first and third reinforcing bars 22, 24 have enlarged protruding ends 22d, 24b, the anchorage lengths of the first and third reinforcing bars 22, 24 can be relatively short, and the length of the lap joints can be relatively short, thereby narrowing the width of the upper part of the cast-in-place concrete section 12 in the bridge width direction. Furthermore, by recessing the upper side surface 11e of the precast lower deck member 11 inward in the bridge width direction relative to the lower side surface 11d, the required length of the upper part of the cast-in-place concrete section 12 in the bridge width direction can be secured without excessively increasing the length of the lower part, thereby reducing the amount of fresh concrete used.

[0058] Since the first to third reinforcing bars 22, 23, 24 are joined by joint portions 22b, 23a, 24a after the precast lower deck member 11 is placed on the lower flange 9, the first to third reinforcing bars 22, 23, 24 do not hinder the work of dropping the precast lower deck member 11 from above and placing it on the lower flange 9.

[0059] The hook portion 23b of the second reinforcing bar 23 passes between the fourth reinforcing bar 25 inserted into the through hole 21c of the angle dowel 21 and the corrugated steel plate portion 8, strengthening the connection between the precast lower deck member 11 and the corrugated steel plate web 5. When the hook portion 23b has a bending angle of 180° and is positioned so as to wrap around the fourth reinforcing bar 25, the connection between the precast lower deck member 11 and the corrugated steel plate web 5 becomes even stronger.

[0060] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, as the lower deck 6 is constructed to protrude, the temporary tension member 28 is extended, so that the existing portion 28a of the temporary tension member 28 can be used to apply prestress from the column head 16 (see Figure 2) to the newly installed precast lower deck member 11.

[0061] Since the temporary tendons 28 are extended one by one, a certain degree of prestress can be applied to the lower deck slab 6 even during the extension work.

[0062] Since the precast lower deck member 11 has a cutout portion 29 through which the temporary tension member 28 passes, the extension work of the temporary tension member 28 can be easily carried out.

[0063] The temporary tendons 28 are received in the sheath 34 unbonded, and the connection between the existing section 28a and the extension section 28b is also covered by the first and second coupler sheaths 35, 36. This prevents concrete from adhering to the temporary tendons 28, facilitating release and re-tensioning. The water-expanding nonwoven fabric 38 in the core section 35b of the first coupler sheath 35 enhances the sealing ability of the first and second coupler sheaths 35, 36 against the ready-mixed concrete used to form the post-filled concrete section 30, further reducing the possibility of concrete adhering to the temporary tendons 28. After closure, the sheaths 34 through which the temporary tendons 28 are inserted are filled with grout (not shown). The temporary tendons 28 are continuous between the precast lower deck members 11, improving the ultimate toughness of the completed corrugated steel web bridge 1. [Example]

[0064] Tests were conducted using a specimen equipped with the corrugated steel web 5 and lower deck 6 of the above embodiment, but without the upper deck 7. The lower flange 9 was placed on the test stand, and the upper end of one of the corrugated steel webs 5 was pushed and pulled in the bridge width direction using a jack. When the oscillating moment at the design load was reproduced, no gaps were formed at the joint surface between the cast-in-place concrete section 12 and the corrugated steel plate section 8. Furthermore, when a yield moment load was applied, it was confirmed that cracks occurred at the expected cross section of the cast-in-place concrete section 12.

[0065] Although the description of the specific embodiment is now complete, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and its modifications, and can be implemented in a wide variety of modifications. There may be three or more corrugated steel webs, and in this case, angle dowels and first rebars are provided on both sides of the lower flange of the corrugated steel web located in the middle of the bridge width direction, and a precast lower deck member is placed on it. The corrugated steel webs may be inclined outward in the bridge width direction as they extend upward. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1: Corrugated steel web bridge 5: Corrugated steel web 6: Lower floor version 7:Upper floor version 8: Corrugated steel plate section 9: Lower flange 11: Precast lower deck member 11a: Lower horizontal bar 11b: Upper horizontal bar 11c: Concrete section 11d: Lower side 11e: Upper side 12: Cast-in-place concrete section 18:Joint structure 21: Angle dowel 21b: Flat steel plate part 21c: Through hole 22: First rebar 22b: Joint 22d:Protruding end 23: Second rebar 23a: Joint 23b: Hook part 24: Third rebar 24a: Joint 24b:Protruding end 25: 4th rebar

Claims

[Claim 1] A corrugated steel web bridge includes a plurality of corrugated steel webs having corrugated steel plate portions extending in the bridge axis direction and spaced apart from each other in the bridge width direction, a lower deck slab connected to the lower end of the corrugated steel webs, and an upper deck slab connected to the upper end of the corrugated steel webs. The corrugated steel webs and the lower deck slab are joined together in a joint structure, A lower flange that forms part of the corrugated steel plate web and is connected to a lower end of the corrugated steel plate portion; A precast lower deck member that constitutes a part of the lower deck and has both ends in the bridge width direction placed on the lower flanges of the two adjacent corrugated steel plate webs; A plurality of flat steel plate portions fixed to the upper surface of the lower flange so as to be spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction and perpendicular to the bridge axis direction; A plurality of first reinforcing bars spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, located above the flat steel plate portion, and protruding from the corrugated steel plate portion toward the precast lower deck member; A plurality of second reinforcing bars that are spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, protrude from the concrete side surface of the precast lower deck member in the bridge width direction, and have hook portions that at least partially overlap the flat steel plate portion when viewed from the bridge axis direction; A plurality of third reinforcing bars that are spaced apart from each other in the bridge axis direction, are located above the second reinforcing bars, protrude from the concrete side surface toward the corrugated steel plate portion, and form lap joints with the first reinforcing bars; A cast-in-place concrete portion is poured between the end of the precast lower deck member on the lower flange in the bridge width direction and the corrugated steel plate portion so as to embed the flat steel plate portion and the first to third reinforcing bars. A joining structure comprising:

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