Flexural Behavior of Precast Concrete Segmental Box-Girders with Dry Joints

Table 3

Characteristics of analysis cases.

Case	Parameters concerned	Value	Ultimate load (kN)	Ultimate deflection (mm)
1	Integral casting	—	255	85.21
2	Castle-shaped joint	5 segments	140	51.79
3	Castle-shaped joint	4 segments	130	36.4
4	Corbel joint	5 segments	145	58.68
5	Corbel joint	4 segments	155	49.58
6	Thickness of top plates	100 mm	135	54.94
7	Area of prestress tendon	104.25 mm^2	100	39.35
8	Initial post-tensioned force	180 kN	140	43.64