PCI eLearning Course T523: Girder Stability During Transport-Mast 1989, Lateral Stability Part 2

Mast 1989, Lateral Stability Part 2

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This document discusses lateral stability of long prestressed concrete beams during transportation. It includes theoretical analysis and sample calculations to determine factors of safety against cracking and failure for hanging and supported beams. It also discusses the use of temporary king post bracing, overhang distances, and measuring roll stiffness of transportation vehicles. The document provides recommendations and a BASIC program for evaluating factors of safety for different beam configurations.

Keywords

lateral stability

prestressed concrete beams

transportation

factors of safety

cracking

failure

king post bracing

overhang distances

roll stiffness

beam configurations