Research Article

Analytical Solutions for Girder Distribution Factor in Steel-Concrete Composite Girders with the Effect of Parapets

Table 4

Geometric properties of composite girder.

CaseNameCross sectionDistance between neutral axis and bottom flange z (cm)Bending stiffness EI (N·mm2)

1C30 deck (Ec = 30,000 MPa)84.772.63 × 1015
2C40 deck (Ec = 32,500 MPa)85.912.68 × 1015
3C50 deck86.742.72 × 1015
4C60 deck (Ec = 36,000 MPa)87.322.75 × 1015
5C50 deck (Ec = 34,500 MPa) and continuous layer93.963.24 × 1015
6C50 deck and continuous layer and asphalt layer94.213.26 × 1015
7C50 deck and continuous layer and asphalt layer and C30 parapet (single girder)121.101.07 × 1016
8C50 deck and continuous layer and asphalt layer and C30 parapet (twin girders)110.111.51 × 1016
9C50 deck and continuous layer and asphalt layer (twin girders)94.216.52 × 1015
10C50 deck and continuous layer and asphalt layer and C30 parapet (three girders)105.501.88 × 1016
11C50 deck and continuous layer & asphalt layer (three girders)94.219.78 × 1015