DESIGN CALCULATION FOR ARCHED CULVERTS

CHECK FOR BENDING

As per ACI 318-05 22.5.1

For non-reinforced Concrete Flexure Design Strength shall be

jMn Mu
where
Mn = 5/12 sqrt(fc') Sm

fc' = 28 MPa
Sm = Elastic Section Modulus
BD2/6

B= 3500 mm
D= 500 mm
3
Sm = 145833333 mm

Mn = 321.53 kN-m
jMn = 289.38 kN-m

Mu = 15 kN-m
Factor of safety for Lifting = 1.3
Mu = 19.5 kN-m

Since jMn > Mu OK

CHECK FOR SHEAR

IF SHEAR IS LESS THAN j*0.5*SQRT(fc')*b*d
THEN SHEAR REINFORCEMENT NOT REQUIRED

j*0.5*SQRT(fc')*b*d = 1290 kN

Vu = 160 kN

Since 1290 > 160 OK