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- the present invention generally relates to overhead structures and in particular, to a reinforcement rib and to an overhead structure incorporating the same.
- Underpass systems are typically designed to carry not only dead loads, but also live loads. While some of the most impressive underpass systems are used in mining or forestry applications where spans can exceed twenty (20) meters, they are also very common in regular highway construction to allow passage of railway, watercourses or other vehicular/pedestrian traffic. While concrete structures have been regularly employed for these purposes, such concrete structures are very expensive to install, cost prohibitive in remote areas, subject to strength weakening due to corrosion of the reinforcing metal, thereby requiring ongoing repair and are rigid limiting their use in certain environments.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,326,191 to Wilson et al. discloses a reinforced metal box culvert formed of interconnected corrugated metal sheets and having a crown, opposing sides and opposite curved haunches. Continuous corrugated metal sheet reinforcement is secured to at least the crown of the culvert and extends the length of the culvert which is effective in supporting the load.
- the metal sheet reinforcement has a profile which abuts the crown corrugations with the troughs of the metal sheet reinforcement being secured to the crests of the crown corrugations.
- the metal sheet reinforcement has a curvature complementary to the crown corrugations to facilitate securement. The metal sheet reinforcement enhances load carrying characteristics, reduces overburden requirements and allows the culvert to be used in large span applications.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,394 to McCavour et al. discloses a composite concrete reinforced corrugated metal arch-type structure comprising a first set of shaped corrugated metal plates interconnected in a manner to define a base arch structure with the corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the base arch structure and a second series of shaped corrugated metal plates interconnected in a manner to overlay the first set of interconnected metal plates of the base arch structure.
- the second series of metal plates has at least one corrugation extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the base arch structure with the troughs of the corrugations of the second series of metal plates secured to the crests of the first set of metal plates.
- the interconnected series of second metal plates and the first set of metal plates define individual, transversely extending, enclosed continuous cavities that are filled with concrete.
- the interior surfaces of the cavities for each of the first and second metal plates carry shear studs for providing a shear bond at the concrete-metal interface.
- the concrete filled cavities define curved beams transversing the base arch structure giving the base arch structure positive and negative bending resistance and combined bending and axial resistance to superimposed loads.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,618,283 to Hilfiker discloses an archway construction positioned over a pathway for supporting a crossroad or the like.
- the archway has three primary sections including an upper ceiling section which spans the pathway and which is supported on two vertical support sections positioned on opposite sides of the pathway.
- the three primary sections are each comprised of alternating layers of compacted soil fill and steel reinforcing mats, with the mats serving to stabilize the compacted soil fill.
- the ceiling section preferably includes at least three reinforcing mats, namely a lower flat mat and a pair of curved upper mats, with the three mats being separated by layers of compacted soil fill except in a central region midway between the vertical support sections where the three mats are connected together.
- the two upper curved mats of the ceiling section provide vertical support for the center of the lower flat mat.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,746 to McCavour et al. discloses a method for controlling deformation of an erected structural metal plate culvert or underpass during backfilling of the erected structure.
- the method comprises building progressively a reinforced earth retaining system on each side of the erected structure by alternately layering a plurality of compacted layers of earth with interposed layers of reinforcement to form reinforced earth on each side of the erected structure and securing each layer of reinforcement to its respective side of the structure. Securement of the layers of reinforcement to the sides of the erected structure controls deformation of the erected structure during backfilling.
- Each layer of reinforcement may be a plurality of strips extending away from the erected structure, or a reinforcement mat of interconnected rods.
- FIG. 1 a is an end view showing an archway 10 formed of interconnected corrugated metal plates or sheets.
- Reinforcement ribbing 14 is secured to the metal archway 10 at longitudinally spaced locations along the length of the metal archway 10 .
- the reinforcement ribbing 14 at each location extends transversely of the longitudinal length of the metal archway 10 .
- the reinforcement ribbing 14 at each location comprises, in this example, a plurality of reinforcement ribs 20 arranged end-to-end and extending along the crown portion and haunch portions of the metal archway 10 .
- FIGS. 1 b and 1 c show conventional reinforcement ribs 20 .
- the reinforcement rib 20 comprises a lower flange 30 having a curved undersurface 32 that rests on a crest of the metal archway 10 .
- Fasteners (not shown) such as bolts pass through spaced holes in the lower flange 30 to secure the reinforcement rib 20 to the metal archway 10 .
- An upstanding wall 34 intergral with the lower flange 30 runs the length of the lower flange.
- a head 36 is formed along the top of the upstanding wall 34 . In the example of FIG. 1 b , the head 36 is generally circular in cross-section and in FIG. 1 c , the head 36 is generally rectangular in cross-section.
- the reinforcement ribs 20 provide additional support, the reinforcement ribs are difficult to bend. Also, the reinforcement ribs 20 are typically formed using an extrusion process making the reinforcement ribs expensive to manufacture. Using extrusion also limits the size of the reinforcement ribs 20 that can be made. As will be appreciated, improvements in overhead structure reinforcement are desired.
- a reinforcement rib for an overhead structure comprising a pair of sidewalls, a top wall bridging one end of each sidewall and a lower flange extending from an opposite end of each sidewall.
- Each lower flange is adapted to be secured to the overhead structure.
- the overhead structure is formed of corrugated plate and the lower flanges are secured to different crests of the corrugated plate.
- the reinforcement rib has an enclosed configuration.
- At least one structural element such as for example, an I-beam, a channel member or a plate member may be secured to the top wall.
- the top wall may be provided with at least one longitudinal feature such as for example, at least one groove.
- the reinforcement rib may have one or more shear studs thereon.
- the shear studs may extend from inner surfaces of at least one of the sidewalls and the top wall or from exterior surfaces of at least one of the sidewalls and the top wall.
- an overhead structure comprising a corrugated structure having corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the corrugated structure and reinforcement ribbing extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the corrugated structure at, at least one location along the corrugated structure.
- the reinforcement ribbing is secured to a pair of crests of the corrugated structure and spans at least one trough of the corrugated structure.
- the reinforcement ribbing comprises a plurality of ribs fastened to the crests.
- the ribs are arranged end-to-end. At least one splice may span adjacent ribs. Alternatively, end regions of adjacent ribs may be nested.
- FIG. 1 a is an end view of a metal archway having prior art reinforcement ribbing thereon;
- FIGS. 1 b and 1 c are end views of prior art reinforcement ribs
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an underpass system comprising an arch-type structure
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a metal archway and footings forming part of the arch-type structure of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the arch-type structure of FIG. 2 taken along line 4 - 4 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the metal archway of FIG. 3 showing reinforcement ribbing thereon;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-section of FIG. 5 taken along line 6 - 6 showing a reinforcement rib secured to the metal archway;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of an alternative metal archway
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of reinforcement ribbing
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an alternative arrangement of reinforcement ribbing
- FIGS. 10 to 18 are cross-sectional views of alternative embodiments of reinforcement ribs.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative overhead structure employing reinforcement ribbing.
- the underpass system comprises an arch-type structure 52 constructed of interconnected metal plates or sheets. Above the arch-type structure 52 is a prescribed depth of overburden 54 , on top of which is a roadway 56 constructed in the usual manner.
- the arch-type structure 52 comprises a pair of footings 58 and a metal archway 60 supported by the footings.
- the metal archway 60 is constructed from a plurality of interconnected structural corrugated metal plates or sheets 62 defining alternating crests 62 a and troughs 62 b .
- the corrugated metal plates 62 are fastened together by bolts (not shown) so as to achieve the desired erected structure, although it will be appreciated that other alternate suitable fasteners meeting the specific structural and load requirements (welds, rivets, etc.) can be used.
- the footings 58 are placed on compacted fill 64 , above which is a layer of compacted granular material 66 .
- a roadway 68 formed of a layer of reinforced concrete and/or compacted asphalt is provided on the compacted granular material 66 and extends through the metal archway 60 .
- reinforcement ribbing 80 is secured to the metal archway 60 as best seen in FIG. 5 .
- the reinforcement ribbing 80 is provided at longitudinally spaced locations along the length of the metal archway 60 so that every other crest of the arch-type structure 52 is free of reinforcement ribbing 80 .
- the reinforcement ribbing 80 extends transversely of the longitudinal length of the metal archway 60 to provide positive and negative bending resistance and combined bending and axial resistance to superimposed loads.
- the reinforcement ribbing 80 comprises a plurality of interconnected reinforcement ribs of similar configuration.
- the reinforcement ribbing 80 comprises a plurality of steel ribs 82 abutting in an end-to-end fashion so that the ribs 82 extend across the crown and along the haunches of the metal archway 60 .
- the ribs 82 are secured to the metal archway 60 by suitable fasteners 86 , in this case bolts.
- suitable fasteners 86 in this case bolts.
- suitable fasteners 86 in this case bolts.
- the rib 82 has an enclosed configuration when viewed from the end and comprises a pair of oppositely extending lower flanges 90 having curved undersurfaces, a sidewall 92 extending upwardly and inwardly from each lower flange 90 and a top wall 94 bridging the sidewalls 92 .
- the rib 82 is dimensioned to span a trough 62 b of the metal archway 60 so that the curved undersurfaces of the lower flanges 90 rest on adjacent crests 62 a of the metal archway 60 .
- Spaced holes are provided in the lower flanges 90 along their lengths to accommodate the bolts 86 that secure the reinforcement rib to the metal archway 60 .
- the thickness of the top wall 94 and the height of the sidewalls 92 are chosen according to the intended load carrying characteristics of the arch-type structure 22 .
- the sidewalls 92 will have a thickness in the range from about 1/16 to 1′′ and a height in the range of from about 21 ⁇ 2 to 12′′.
- the top wall 94 will have a thickness in the range of from about 1/16 to 2′′.
- the dimensions of the sidewalls 92 and top wall 94 may deviate from the above ranges to suit the required load carrying characteristics of the arch-type structure 22 .
- the longitudinal spacing of the reinforcement ribbing 80 and the configuration of the reinforcement ribbing i.e.
- the configuration of the reinforcement ribbing 80 at each location and the reinforcement ribs 82 making up the reinforcement ribbing can be tailored to the specific application of the arch-type structure 22 .
- Connecting plates or splices 100 and 102 are provided at the interfaces or seams between abutting ribs 82 .
- the connecting plates 100 span the top walls 94 of the ribs 82 and are secured to the ribs by suitable fasteners 104 , in this case bolts.
- the connecting plates 102 span the lower flanges 90 of the ribs 82 and are secured to the ribs by the same fasteners 86 that are used to secure the ribs 82 to the metal archway 60 .
- the ribs 82 provide many advantages over conventional reinforcement ribs. Because the ribs 82 span adjacent crests 62 a fewer fasteners are required to secure the ribs to the metal archway 60 as compared to conventional reinforcement ribs. In addition, fastening the ribs 82 to a pair of crests 62 a provides better composite action as compared to the prior art ribs described previously. Also, the ribs 82 can be formed from metal plate using a roll-forming technique avoiding the need to use expensive extrusion. This allows larger ribs 82 to be formed. Forming the ribs in this manner also allows the ribs 82 to be curved while inhibiting twisting from occurring.
- the ribs 82 can be shaped to conform closely to the shape of the metal archway 60 facilitating attachment of the ribs 82 to the metal archway.
- the inward angle of the sidewalls 92 allows the ribs 82 to be stacked facilitating storage of the ribs as well as transportation of the ribs 82 to the site at which the underpass system 50 is to be constructed.
- reinforcement ribbing 80 need not be arranged so that the interfaces 104 between the ribs making up the reinforcement ribbing 82 at each location are in longitudinal alignment.
- the interfaces 104 between the ribs 82 may be staggered as shown in FIG. 7 .
- connecting plates 108 spanning the sidewalls 92 of abutting ribs 82 may be employed.
- the connecting plates 108 are secured to the sidewalls 92 of the ribs 82 by fasteners 110 , in this case bolts.
- fasteners 110 in this case bolts.
- fewer or no connecting plates may be employed.
- the ends of adjacent ribs may be configured so that the ribs 82 overlap as shown in FIG. 8 .
- the end region 120 of one rib 82 ′ is upwardly stepped allowing the end region 120 of the rib 82 ′ to receive a corresponding end region of an adjacent rib 82 ′′ in a nested fashion.
- Fasteners 122 in the form of bolts pass through aligned holes in the top walls of the ribs 82 ′ and 82 ′′ within the end regions to secure the ribs 82 ′ and 82 ′′ together thereby obviating the need for connecting plates or splices.
- the reinforcement ribbing 80 can be provided on the metal archway 60 so that the reinforcement ribbing 80 spans consecutive troughs 62 b as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the lower flanges 90 of every other rib 82 rest of the lower flanges 90 of adjacent ribs 82 rather than directly on the crests 62 a .
- the pattern or arrangement of the reinforcement ribbing 80 provided on the metal archway 60 can be varied as desired to suit the environment in which the arch-type structure 22 is deployed.
- FIGS. 1 to 9 a rib 182 having an increased width is shown.
- the lower flanges 190 of the rib 182 overlie every second crest 62 a so that the top wall 194 overlies a pair of troughs 62 b as well as a crest 62 a of the metal archway 60 .
- one or more longitudinal features, such as for example grooves 200 may be formed in the top wall 194 as shown in FIG. 11 .
- spacers 202 extending between the top wall 194 and the spanned crest 62 a may be provided along the rib 182 at longitudinally spaced locations as shown in FIG. 12 .
- additional structural elements may be fastened to the top wall 94 of the ribs 82 or 182 .
- I-beams 300 are secured to the top wall 94 of the ribs 82 by fasteners 302 , in this case bolts.
- rectangular hollow channel members 304 are secured to the top wall 94 of the ribs 82 by fasteners 306 , in this case bolts.
- flat rectangular plates 308 are secured to the top wall 194 of ribs 182 by fasteners 310 , in this case bolts.
- the interior space or cavity formed between the ribs 82 and the metal archway 60 may be filled with concrete 400 or other suitable material to provide additional reinforcement as shown in FIG. 16 .
- shear studs 402 may be provided on the interior surfaces of the sidewalls 92 and/or top wall 94 and/or on the exterior surface of the metal archway 60 at spaced locations within the interior cavity 400 to enhance the bond at the concrete-metal interface.
- rib configurations are possible.
- flat plating 500 that extends beyond the sidewalls 92 to form overhangs may be welded or otherwise secured to the top wall 94 as shown in FIG. 17 .
- the sidewalls 629 and top wall 694 may be curved giving the rib 682 a cosine shape as shown in FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 19 shows a road type structure 700 comprising a bed of concrete 702 or other suitable material defining a traveling surface applied directly onto a corrugated overhead structure 704 employing reinforcement ribbing 706 .
- shear studs 710 are provided on the exterior surfaces of the top wall 794 and/or sidewalls 792 of the ribs 782 as well as on the corrugated overhead structure 704 to enhance the bond at the concrete-metal interface.
- the ribs 82 can be applied to steel and aluminized steel overhead structures making them suitable for use in marine environments.
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A reinforcement rib for an overhead structure comprises a pair of sidewalls and a top wall that bridges one end of each sidewall. A lower flange extends outwardly from an opposite end of each sidewall. Each lower flange is adapted to be secured to the overhead structure.
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- The present invention generally relates to overhead structures and in particular, to a reinforcement rib and to an overhead structure incorporating the same.
- As rural and urban infrastructure continues to age and develop, there is a continual demand for cost-effective technologies relating to the construction and maintenance of highways, railways and the like. Often unappreciated but vitally important to the construction of such infrastructure is the underpass system. Underpass systems are typically designed to carry not only dead loads, but also live loads. While some of the most impressive underpass systems are used in mining or forestry applications where spans can exceed twenty (20) meters, they are also very common in regular highway construction to allow passage of railway, watercourses or other vehicular/pedestrian traffic. While concrete structures have been regularly employed for these purposes, such concrete structures are very expensive to install, cost prohibitive in remote areas, subject to strength weakening due to corrosion of the reinforcing metal, thereby requiring ongoing repair and are rigid limiting their use in certain environments.
- In the field of overhead structures, such as for example but not limited to box culverts, circular and ovoid culverts, arch-type structures, encased concrete structures and other similar structures that make use of corrugated plate, there have been significant advances. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,118,218 to Musser et al. discloses a corrugated box culvert constructed from reinforced corrugated steel or aluminum sheets having very deep corrugations and a generally uniform bending moment profile for the whole length of the box culvert. By using significant material on the crown portions as well as on the haunch portions of the box culvert, significant loads can be carried by the box culvert. Ovoid and circular culvert structures are disclosed in U.K. Patent Application No. 2,140,848 where wing members are used to increase the load carrying capabilities of the culvert structures thereby to avoid bending of the crown portions of the culvert structures as live loads pass thereover.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,326,191 to Wilson et al. discloses a reinforced metal box culvert formed of interconnected corrugated metal sheets and having a crown, opposing sides and opposite curved haunches. Continuous corrugated metal sheet reinforcement is secured to at least the crown of the culvert and extends the length of the culvert which is effective in supporting the load. The metal sheet reinforcement has a profile which abuts the crown corrugations with the troughs of the metal sheet reinforcement being secured to the crests of the crown corrugations. The metal sheet reinforcement has a curvature complementary to the crown corrugations to facilitate securement. The metal sheet reinforcement enhances load carrying characteristics, reduces overburden requirements and allows the culvert to be used in large span applications.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,394 to McCavour et al. discloses a composite concrete reinforced corrugated metal arch-type structure comprising a first set of shaped corrugated metal plates interconnected in a manner to define a base arch structure with the corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the base arch structure and a second series of shaped corrugated metal plates interconnected in a manner to overlay the first set of interconnected metal plates of the base arch structure. The second series of metal plates has at least one corrugation extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the base arch structure with the troughs of the corrugations of the second series of metal plates secured to the crests of the first set of metal plates. The interconnected series of second metal plates and the first set of metal plates define individual, transversely extending, enclosed continuous cavities that are filled with concrete. The interior surfaces of the cavities for each of the first and second metal plates carry shear studs for providing a shear bond at the concrete-metal interface. The concrete filled cavities define curved beams transversing the base arch structure giving the base arch structure positive and negative bending resistance and combined bending and axial resistance to superimposed loads.
- To provide resistance to deformation during construction of arch-type structures such as those discussed above, mechanically-stabilized earth construction techniques have been considered. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,618,283 to Hilfiker discloses an archway construction positioned over a pathway for supporting a crossroad or the like. The archway has three primary sections including an upper ceiling section which spans the pathway and which is supported on two vertical support sections positioned on opposite sides of the pathway. The three primary sections are each comprised of alternating layers of compacted soil fill and steel reinforcing mats, with the mats serving to stabilize the compacted soil fill. The ceiling section preferably includes at least three reinforcing mats, namely a lower flat mat and a pair of curved upper mats, with the three mats being separated by layers of compacted soil fill except in a central region midway between the vertical support sections where the three mats are connected together. The two upper curved mats of the ceiling section provide vertical support for the center of the lower flat mat.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,746 to McCavour et al. discloses a method for controlling deformation of an erected structural metal plate culvert or underpass during backfilling of the erected structure. The method comprises building progressively a reinforced earth retaining system on each side of the erected structure by alternately layering a plurality of compacted layers of earth with interposed layers of reinforcement to form reinforced earth on each side of the erected structure and securing each layer of reinforcement to its respective side of the structure. Securement of the layers of reinforcement to the sides of the erected structure controls deformation of the erected structure during backfilling. Each layer of reinforcement may be a plurality of strips extending away from the erected structure, or a reinforcement mat of interconnected rods.
- In some instances such as for example in high load carrying environments, further reinforcement for overhead structures is required. To provide such further reinforcement, reinforcement ribbing secured to the exterior surface of the overhead structure has been considered. For example,
FIG. 1 a is an end view showing anarchway 10 formed of interconnected corrugated metal plates or sheets.Reinforcement ribbing 14 is secured to themetal archway 10 at longitudinally spaced locations along the length of themetal archway 10. The reinforcement ribbing 14 at each location extends transversely of the longitudinal length of themetal archway 10. The reinforcement ribbing 14 at each location comprises, in this example, a plurality ofreinforcement ribs 20 arranged end-to-end and extending along the crown portion and haunch portions of themetal archway 10. -
FIGS. 1 b and 1 c showconventional reinforcement ribs 20. As can be seen, in each case thereinforcement rib 20 comprises alower flange 30 having acurved undersurface 32 that rests on a crest of themetal archway 10. Fasteners (not shown) such as bolts pass through spaced holes in thelower flange 30 to secure thereinforcement rib 20 to themetal archway 10. Anupstanding wall 34 intergral with thelower flange 30 runs the length of the lower flange. Ahead 36 is formed along the top of theupstanding wall 34. In the example ofFIG. 1 b, thehead 36 is generally circular in cross-section and inFIG. 1 c, thehead 36 is generally rectangular in cross-section. - Although the
reinforcement ribs 20 provide additional support, the reinforcement ribs are difficult to bend. Also, thereinforcement ribs 20 are typically formed using an extrusion process making the reinforcement ribs expensive to manufacture. Using extrusion also limits the size of thereinforcement ribs 20 that can be made. As will be appreciated, improvements in overhead structure reinforcement are desired. - It is therefore an object of the present invention at least to provide a novel reinforcement rib and overhead structure incorporating the same.
- Accordingly, in one aspect there is provided a reinforcement rib for an overhead structure comprising a pair of sidewalls, a top wall bridging one end of each sidewall and a lower flange extending from an opposite end of each sidewall. Each lower flange is adapted to be secured to the overhead structure.
- In one embodiment, the overhead structure is formed of corrugated plate and the lower flanges are secured to different crests of the corrugated plate. The reinforcement rib has an enclosed configuration. At least one structural element such as for example, an I-beam, a channel member or a plate member may be secured to the top wall. Alternatively, the top wall may be provided with at least one longitudinal feature such as for example, at least one groove.
- In another embodiment, the reinforcement rib may have one or more shear studs thereon. The shear studs may extend from inner surfaces of at least one of the sidewalls and the top wall or from exterior surfaces of at least one of the sidewalls and the top wall.
- According to another aspect there is provided an overhead structure comprising a corrugated structure having corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the corrugated structure and reinforcement ribbing extending transversely of the longitudinal length of the corrugated structure at, at least one location along the corrugated structure. The reinforcement ribbing is secured to a pair of crests of the corrugated structure and spans at least one trough of the corrugated structure.
- In one embodiment, the reinforcement ribbing comprises a plurality of ribs fastened to the crests. The ribs are arranged end-to-end. At least one splice may span adjacent ribs. Alternatively, end regions of adjacent ribs may be nested.
- Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 a is an end view of a metal archway having prior art reinforcement ribbing thereon; -
FIGS. 1 b and 1 c are end views of prior art reinforcement ribs; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an underpass system comprising an arch-type structure; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a metal archway and footings forming part of the arch-type structure ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the arch-type structure ofFIG. 2 taken along line 4-4; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a portion of the metal archway ofFIG. 3 showing reinforcement ribbing thereon; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-section ofFIG. 5 taken along line 6-6 showing a reinforcement rib secured to the metal archway; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of an alternative metal archway; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of reinforcement ribbing; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an alternative arrangement of reinforcement ribbing; -
FIGS. 10 to 18 are cross-sectional views of alternative embodiments of reinforcement ribs; and -
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative overhead structure employing reinforcement ribbing. - The construction of underpass systems or similar thoroughfare infrastructure using large and/or long span metal overhead structures presents certain challenges. As one of skill in the art will appreciate, such overhead structures are subject to extreme stresses not only during the intended use (i.e. anticipated live/dead loads), but also during the initial construction process. Technology has enabled the construction of larger and longer overhead structures, as evidenced by U.S. Pat. No. 5,326,191 to Wilson et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 5,375,943 to McCavour et al., assigned to the assignee of the subject application. With larger overhead structures, the susceptibility of deformation and/or failure due to extreme forces imparted during the backfill process has required further technological development, as evidenced by U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,746 to McCavour et al., assigned to the assignee of the subject application. Not surprising, these technological advances have expanded the number of applications for such overhead structures resulting in new challenges presenting themselves.
- Turning now to
FIGS. 2 to 5 , a representative underpass system or similar thoroughfare infrastructure is shown and is generally identified byreference numeral 50. As can be seen, the underpass system comprises an arch-type structure 52 constructed of interconnected metal plates or sheets. Above the arch-type structure 52 is a prescribed depth ofoverburden 54, on top of which is aroadway 56 constructed in the usual manner. The arch-type structure 52 comprises a pair offootings 58 and ametal archway 60 supported by the footings. Themetal archway 60 is constructed from a plurality of interconnected structural corrugated metal plates orsheets 62 defining alternatingcrests 62 a andtroughs 62 b. In this embodiment, thecorrugated metal plates 62 are fastened together by bolts (not shown) so as to achieve the desired erected structure, although it will be appreciated that other alternate suitable fasteners meeting the specific structural and load requirements (welds, rivets, etc.) can be used. Thefootings 58 are placed on compactedfill 64, above which is a layer of compactedgranular material 66. Aroadway 68 formed of a layer of reinforced concrete and/or compacted asphalt is provided on the compactedgranular material 66 and extends through themetal archway 60. - To provide additional support and increase the load carrying capabilities of the arch-type structure 22, reinforcement ribbing generally identified by
reference numeral 80 is secured to themetal archway 60 as best seen inFIG. 5 . In this embodiment, thereinforcement ribbing 80 is provided at longitudinally spaced locations along the length of themetal archway 60 so that every other crest of the arch-type structure 52 is free ofreinforcement ribbing 80. Thereinforcement ribbing 80 extends transversely of the longitudinal length of themetal archway 60 to provide positive and negative bending resistance and combined bending and axial resistance to superimposed loads. - In this embodiment, at each location, the
reinforcement ribbing 80 comprises a plurality of interconnected reinforcement ribs of similar configuration. In particular, thereinforcement ribbing 80 comprises a plurality ofsteel ribs 82 abutting in an end-to-end fashion so that theribs 82 extend across the crown and along the haunches of themetal archway 60. Theribs 82 are secured to themetal archway 60 bysuitable fasteners 86, in this case bolts. Of course, those of skill in the art will appreciate that other suitable means of securing the ribs 82 (welds, rivets, adhesive etc.) to themetal archway 60 may be employed. - Turning now to
FIG. 6 , one of theribs 82 is better illustrated. As can be seen, therib 82 has an enclosed configuration when viewed from the end and comprises a pair of oppositely extendinglower flanges 90 having curved undersurfaces, asidewall 92 extending upwardly and inwardly from eachlower flange 90 and atop wall 94 bridging thesidewalls 92. Therib 82 is dimensioned to span atrough 62 b of themetal archway 60 so that the curved undersurfaces of thelower flanges 90 rest onadjacent crests 62 a of themetal archway 60. Spaced holes are provided in thelower flanges 90 along their lengths to accommodate thebolts 86 that secure the reinforcement rib to themetal archway 60. - The thickness of the
top wall 94 and the height of thesidewalls 92 are chosen according to the intended load carrying characteristics of the arch-type structure 22. In typical applications, thesidewalls 92 will have a thickness in the range from about 1/16 to 1″ and a height in the range of from about 2½ to 12″. Thetop wall 94 will have a thickness in the range of from about 1/16 to 2″. Of course, the dimensions of thesidewalls 92 andtop wall 94 may deviate from the above ranges to suit the required load carrying characteristics of the arch-type structure 22. The longitudinal spacing of thereinforcement ribbing 80 and the configuration of the reinforcement ribbing (i.e. whether at each location the reinforcement ribbing comprises the same number of ribs 82) are also chosen according to the intended load carrying characteristics of the arch-type structure 22. In this manner, the configuration of thereinforcement ribbing 80 at each location and thereinforcement ribs 82 making up the reinforcement ribbing can be tailored to the specific application of the arch-type structure 22. - Connecting plates or splices 100 and 102 are provided at the interfaces or seams between abutting
ribs 82. The connectingplates 100 span thetop walls 94 of theribs 82 and are secured to the ribs bysuitable fasteners 104, in this case bolts. The connectingplates 102 span thelower flanges 90 of theribs 82 and are secured to the ribs by thesame fasteners 86 that are used to secure theribs 82 to themetal archway 60. - The
ribs 82 provide many advantages over conventional reinforcement ribs. Because theribs 82 spanadjacent crests 62 a fewer fasteners are required to secure the ribs to themetal archway 60 as compared to conventional reinforcement ribs. In addition, fastening theribs 82 to a pair ofcrests 62 a provides better composite action as compared to the prior art ribs described previously. Also, theribs 82 can be formed from metal plate using a roll-forming technique avoiding the need to use expensive extrusion. This allowslarger ribs 82 to be formed. Forming the ribs in this manner also allows theribs 82 to be curved while inhibiting twisting from occurring. As a result, theribs 82 can be shaped to conform closely to the shape of themetal archway 60 facilitating attachment of theribs 82 to the metal archway. In addition, the inward angle of thesidewalls 92 allows theribs 82 to be stacked facilitating storage of the ribs as well as transportation of theribs 82 to the site at which theunderpass system 50 is to be constructed. - Although a particular embodiment of
reinforcement ribbing 80 is described and shown above, those of skill in the art will appreciate that many variations are possible. For example, theribs 82 need not be arranged so that theinterfaces 104 between the ribs making up thereinforcement ribbing 82 at each location are in longitudinal alignment. Theinterfaces 104 between theribs 82 may be staggered as shown inFIG. 7 . In addition, connectingplates 108 spanning thesidewalls 92 of abuttingribs 82 may be employed. In this case, the connectingplates 108 are secured to thesidewalls 92 of theribs 82 byfasteners 110, in this case bolts. Of course, fewer or no connecting plates may be employed. - Rather than arranging the
ribs 82 in an end-to-end abutting fashion, the ends of adjacent ribs may be configured so that theribs 82 overlap as shown inFIG. 8 . In this embodiment, theend region 120 of onerib 82′ is upwardly stepped allowing theend region 120 of therib 82′ to receive a corresponding end region of anadjacent rib 82″ in a nested fashion.Fasteners 122 in the form of bolts pass through aligned holes in the top walls of theribs 82′ and 82″ within the end regions to secure theribs 82′ and 82″ together thereby obviating the need for connecting plates or splices. - If desired, the
reinforcement ribbing 80 can be provided on themetal archway 60 so that thereinforcement ribbing 80 spansconsecutive troughs 62 b as shown inFIG. 9 . In this case, thelower flanges 90 of everyother rib 82 rest of thelower flanges 90 ofadjacent ribs 82 rather than directly on thecrests 62 a. Of course, the pattern or arrangement of thereinforcement ribbing 80 provided on themetal archway 60 can be varied as desired to suit the environment in which the arch-type structure 22 is deployed. - Other rib configurations are also possible. For example, although the
ribs 82 are shown inFIGS. 1 to 9 as spanningadjacent crests 62 a of themetal archway 60, the length of the span can of course be adjusted. Turning now toFIG. 10 , arib 182 having an increased width is shown. As can be seen, thelower flanges 190 of therib 182 overlie everysecond crest 62 a so that thetop wall 194 overlies a pair oftroughs 62 b as well as acrest 62 a of themetal archway 60. For larger spans, one or more longitudinal features, such as forexample grooves 200 may be formed in thetop wall 194 as shown inFIG. 11 . Also, spacers 202 extending between thetop wall 194 and the spannedcrest 62 a may be provided along therib 182 at longitudinally spaced locations as shown inFIG. 12 . - To provide further structural reinforcement to the arch-type structure 22, additional structural elements may be fastened to the
top wall 94 of theribs FIG. 13 , I-beams 300 are secured to thetop wall 94 of theribs 82 byfasteners 302, in this case bolts. In FIG. 14, rectangularhollow channel members 304 are secured to thetop wall 94 of theribs 82 byfasteners 306, in this case bolts. InFIG. 15 , flatrectangular plates 308 are secured to thetop wall 194 ofribs 182 byfasteners 310, in this case bolts. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the I-beams, rectangular channel members and flat plates are merely illustrative and that structural elements of different configurations can be used. - The interior space or cavity formed between the
ribs 82 and themetal archway 60 may be filled withconcrete 400 or other suitable material to provide additional reinforcement as shown inFIG. 16 . In this case,shear studs 402 may be provided on the interior surfaces of thesidewalls 92 and/ortop wall 94 and/or on the exterior surface of themetal archway 60 at spaced locations within theinterior cavity 400 to enhance the bond at the concrete-metal interface. - Still further rib configurations are possible. For example,
flat plating 500 that extends beyond thesidewalls 92 to form overhangs may be welded or otherwise secured to thetop wall 94 as shown inFIG. 17 . Also, the sidewalls 629 andtop wall 694 may be curved giving the rib 682 a cosine shape as shown inFIG. 18 . - In the embodiments described above, the overhead structure is arched and is shown in an underpass environment. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the
reinforcement ribbing 80 may be employed in other overhead structures including but not limited to box culverts, round and ovoid culverts, encased concrete structures and other similar structures used in underpass environments as well as in other environments. For example,FIG. 19 shows aroad type structure 700 comprising a bed ofconcrete 702 or other suitable material defining a traveling surface applied directly onto a corrugatedoverhead structure 704 employing reinforcement ribbing 706. In this case,shear studs 710 are provided on the exterior surfaces of thetop wall 794 and/orsidewalls 792 of theribs 782 as well as on the corrugatedoverhead structure 704 to enhance the bond at the concrete-metal interface. - In addition, when steel is used to form the
ribs 82, the ribs can be applied to steel and aluminized steel overhead structures making them suitable for use in marine environments. - Although embodiments have been described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.
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1. A reinforcement rib for an overhead structure comprising:
a pair of sidewalls;
a top wall bridging one end of each sidewall; and
a lower flange extending from an opposite end of each sidewall, each lower flange adapted to be secured to the overhead structure.
2. A reinforcement rib according to claim 1 wherein said overhead structure is formed of corrugated plate and wherein said lower flanges are secured to different crests of said corrugated plate.
3. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 wherein said lower flanges are secured to adjacent crests of said corrugated plate.
4. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 wherein said top wall overlies at least one crest.
5. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 wherein said reinforcement rib has an enclosed configuration.
6. A reinforcement rib according to claim 5 said lower flanges accommodate fasteners that secure the reinforcement rib to the crests.
7. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 further comprising at least one structural element on said top wall.
8. A reinforcement rib according to claim 7 wherein said at least one structural element is secured to said top wall by releasable fasteners.
9. A reinforcement rib according to claim 8 wherein said at least one structural element is one of an I-beam, a channel member and a plate member.
10. A reinforcement rib according to claim 8 wherein said at least one structural element is welded to said top wall.
11. A reinforcement rib according to claim 4 wherein said top wall has at least one longitudinal feature thereon.
12. A reinforcement rib according to claim 11 wherein said at least one longitudinal feature is at least one groove.
13. A reinforcement rib according to claim 4 further comprising at least one spacer extending between said at least one crest and said top wall.
14. A reinforcement rib according to claim 4 further comprising at least one structural element on said top wall.
15. A reinforcement rib according to claim 14 wherein said at least one structural element is secured to said top wall by releasable fasteners.
16. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 further comprising at least one shear stud thereon.
17. A reinforcement rib according to claim 16 comprising a plurality of shear studs thereon.
18. A reinforcement rib according to claim 17 wherein said shear studs extend from inner surfaces of at least one of the sidewalls and top wall.
19. A reinforcement rib according to claim 17 wherein said shear studs extend from exterior surfaces of at least one of said sidewalls and top wall.
20. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 wherein said sidewalls and top wall form defined angles.
21. A reinforcement rib according to claim 21 wherein said sidewalls and top wall merge at curves.
22. A reinforcement rib according to claim 2 wherein said reinforcement rib is curved in a longitudinal direction.
23. An overhead structure comprising:
a corrugated structure having corrugations extending transversely of the longitudinal length of said corrugated structure; and
reinforcement ribbing extending transversely of the longitudinal length of said corrugated structure at, at least one location along said corrugated structure, said reinforcement ribbing being secured to a pair of crests of said corrugated structure and spanning at least one trough of said corrugated structure.
24. An overhead structure according to claim 23 wherein said reinforcement ribbing comprises at least one rib fastened to said crests.
25. An overhead structure according to claim 24 wherein said at least one rib comprises a plurality of ribs.
26. An overhead structure according to claim 25 wherein said ribs are arranged end-to-end.
27. An overhead structure according to claim 26 further comprising at least one splice spanning adjacent ribs.
28. An overhead structure according to claim 26 wherein end regions of adjacent ribs are nested.
29. An overhead structure according to claim 24 wherein reinforcement ribbing extends transversely of the longitudinal length of said corrugated structure at a plurality of longitudinally spaced locations along said corrugated structure.
30. An overhead structure according to claim 29 wherein said at least one rib comprises a plurality of ribs.
31. An overhead structure according to claim 30 wherein said ribs are arranged end-to-end.
32. An overhead structure according to claim 31 further comprising at least one splice spanning adjacent ribs.
33. An overhead structure according to claim 31 wherein end regions of adjacent ribs are nested.
34. An overhead structure according to claim 29 further comprising material overlying said corrugated structure.
35. An overhead structure according to claim 34 further comprising formations on the exterior surface of at least one of said reinforcement ribbing and said corrugated structure to engage said material.
36. An overhead structure according to claim 35 wherein said material is concrete and said formations are shear studs.
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