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Field Static Loading Test on 40.8 m Span PCU Girder Bridge Yusuf, Effendi; Aminullah, Akhmad; Irawati, Inggar Septhia
ASTONJADRO Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): ASTONJADRO
Publisher : Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/astonjadro.v14i3.18409

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Field load testing using static loading is widely applied as a non-destructive testing (NDT) method for bridge assessment due to its practicality and ability to provide immediate, on-site results. This approach is suitable for both new and old bridges, requiring strength evaluation to understand the behavior and fundamental characteristics of the bridge. In this paper, 40.8 span PCU Girder Bridge was tested with a static loading test to obtain key performance and response indicators, such as the maximum deflection of the bridge under static load. The research findings showed that the bridge’s maximum deflection was -13.8 mm from the field load test, indicating the bridge structure is below the design limit of -35.7 mm, confirming its capacity to support a 192-ton load. The experimental results indicate that the bridge remains within the elastic range when subjected to the planned test loads. This suggests that the bridge has sufficient load-bearing capacity. Additionally, these findings reflect the current condition of the structure, which can serve as a foundation for ongoing structural health monitoring and future maintenance of the bridge.
The Ratio of Live Load to Dead Load on I-Girder Prestressed Concrete Bridges Using Theoretical and Numerical Analysis Sanjaya, Rudi; Aminullah, Akhmad; Suhendro, Bambang
ASTONJADRO Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025): ASTONJADRO
Publisher : Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/astonjadro.v14i4.19037

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Bridges are essential connectors between regions separated by geographical barriers, facilitating transport across national, provincial, and district roads. In Indonesia, the prestressed I-girder concrete bridge (PCI-Girder) is a widely used design, particularly for spans between 20 and 45 meters. These bridges are a common choice in toll road development projects, part of the national strategic plan to promote regional equity and support economic growth. Seismic loads influence the PCI-Girder bridge superstructure less, allowing consistent design practices concerning cross-sectional dimensions and concrete quality relative to span length. However, girder profiles and spacing variations have become prominent in Indonesia, significantly impacting load distribution and bridge performance. This study examines the effects of live load relative to dead load on PCI-Girder bridges with girder spacing variations of 1850 mm, 2100 mm, and 2450 mm for spans ranging from 20 to 45 meters, based on SNI 1725-2016 standards. Using theoretical calculations in Microsoft Excel and numerical analysis with Midas Civil software, the study highlights the influence of girder spacing on effective area, strand requirements, camber, and beam stress post-tensioning. The findings indicate that increased girder spacing enhances the effective area of composite sections but requires larger strand areas and higher concrete strength. Moment analysis reveals that for spans over 20 meters, dead load moments dominate live load moments, whereas for 20-meter spans, live load moments are more significant. As span length increases, the influence of dead loads becomes more prominent. The 2450 mm spacing variant also shows higher live-to-dead load moment and shear force ratios than other configurations, providing insights for optimizing PCI-Girder bridge designs.