TECHNICAL USER MANUAL for NON-STATION
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1. Loading Vertical Load Horizontal Overturning Horizontal Overturning load parallel moment load moment to stair ramp perpendicular perpendicular parallel to axis to stair ramp to stair ramp stair ramp axis axis axis kN kN kNm kN kNm Dead 45 4 0 0 Surfacing 3 1 0 0 Superimposed 14 4 0 0 Live 100 0 0 Wind 16 6 9 5 48 9 Thermal 0 All loads are unfactored the above assumes that a single footing is provided for both feet of the trestle if used and as the self weight of the column section is minimal all three options are included in the above table The foundation loading can be determined on a project specific basis using the loading for each element included below 8 5 Deck Loading Loading kN m Dead 5 25 Surfacing 0 32 Superimposed including canopy 0 97 Live 10 0 Wind vertical loading 1 51 Wind horizontal loading 4 52 8 6 Truss Staircase Loading kN m Dead 3 79 Surfacing 0 32 Superimposed including canopy 1 58 Live 10 0 Wind vertical loading 1 66 Wind horizontal loading 4 3 Page 18 of 22 8 7 Stringer Staircase NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 Loading kN m Dead 3 66 Surfacing 0 32 Superimposed including canopy 1 58 Live 10 0 Wind vertical loading 1 66 Wind horizont2. 8 12 Differential settlement of foundations The foundations must be designed so that the anticipated settlement will not cause one main span foundation to move 20mm with respect to the other or to cause adjacent stair ramp foundations to move 10mm with respect to each other Each elements foundation must be designed to avoid differential settlement that would cause the element to top to move 10mm horizontally 9 INSTALLATION GUIDANCE 9 1 Installation Sequence The installation sequence should be as follows Prepare site for construction work clear vegetation remove obstacles etc Install foundations not included in the remit for the standard designs and details The anchor plates and sleeved holding down bolts the supports should be cast into the foundations Lift access staircase supports into place onto shims and bolt down Lift staircase modules into place and bolt down Lift deck section into place and bolt down Lift ramp supports lift superstructure into place onto shims and bolt down Lift ramp modules lift link into place and connect to supports and main span landing Grout under support columns and remove shims as necessary Installation of positive drainage system at station sites if required Installation of lighting and M amp E if required X X X X X X X X Page 20 of 22 ANNEXE Drawing 1400 1401 1402 1405 1406 1410 1420 1421 1422 1430 1431 1440 1441 1442 1443 1450 1451 1452 14
3. A April 2008 multiple span staircases or footbridges with ramps and staircases a consistent profile should be chosen for all intermediate supports 6 2 2 Trestle Supports The 4 leg trestles for the main span supports consist of 150x150x12 5 SHS columns with RHS and SHS bracing The trestle support is suitable for heights of up to 8 2m above the foundations The 2 leg trestles for intermediate access supports consist of 250x150x10 RHS columns with RHS and SHS bracing The lowest bay in all cases must be 2 4m high and contain no bracing to prevent climbing If the total height of the trestle will be less then 5 06m then trestle frames C amp D will be used For taller trestles up to 7 46m frames A amp B will be used For the ramp and stair supports if the trestle is less then 2 75m high trestle type 4 is used For trestle between 2 75m and 3 8m trestle type 3 is used For trestles between 3 8m and 5 m trestle type 2 is used Trestle type is used for trestle between 5 1m and 7 5m high 6 2 3 Expansion Joints Where stiff CHS supports are used for this purpose both the standard detail CHS sections can be considered stiff expansion joints are required between ramp sections where the ramp is provided As expansion joints present a potential maintenance issue it is advised that stiff columns are avoided where possible and trestle supports utilised where there are no aesthetic objections to doing so Access Restrictions 6 3 Stair
4. Selection Table Table for selecting the drawings of the structural elements of the bridge NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 Bridge Landing Stairs Ramps Option with in flight steps 401 405 410 490 491 495 496 498 Circular hollow section CHS supports no provision for ramp 420 454 CHS supports with provision for ramp 420 455 Stringer staircase Straight 430 450 452 453 90 180 degree turn 430 451 452 456 Ramp 430 480 483 484 485 486 487 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option with in flight steps 401 405 410 490 491 495 496 498 CHS supports no provision for ramp 420 474 CHS supports with provision for ramp 420 475 Truss staircase Straight 430 470 472 90 180 degree turn 430 471 472 473 Ramp 430 480 483 484 485 486 487 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option with in flight steps 401 405 410 490 491 495 496 499 Trestle supports no provision for ramp 421 422 460 Trestle ramp 421 422 461 supports with provision for Stringer staircase Straight 431 450 452 459 90 180 degree turn 431 451 452 462 Ramp 431 480 483 484 485 486 487 488 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option with in flight steps 401 405 410 490 491 495 496 499 Abutment cill beam landing no provision for ramp 440 Abutment cill beam provision for ramp 441 landing with Stringer staircase Straight 431 450 45
5. X X x X X X The library will be maintained and distributed by Network Rail to its stakeholders and key external suppliers for adoption across the network at a national level The standard designs and details and the advice within this document are in accordance with the SRA Code of Practice Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers except where noted in this document Although it is not necessary for non station footbridges to comply with this advice it has been assumed as best practice and should be adopted unless specific site constraints prevent this All standard designs and details for the non mainline station footbridges comply with the SRA Code of Practice 2 USE OF NETWORK RAIL STANDARD DESIGNS AND DETAILS The following flowchart demonstrates the use of the technical user manual and standard drawings The Designer should analyse the constraints and requirements that exist for the specific project site This information should be used in conjunction with the design advice contained within the technical user manual to decide which elements can be taken from the suite of standard designs and details and which items if any need bespoke design This Designer output and the series of standard drawings can be combined to produce the final footbridge solution Specific Site Requirements Designer Output Technical User Manual Footbridge Design Standard Drawings Flowchart to sho
6. vertical clearances for structures due consideration should be given to the minimum required clearance dimension from Overhead Line Equipment OLE This may vary considerably depending upon site specific constraints Guidance on the preferred dimension to OLE is provided in the Network Rail Track Design Handbook NR SP TRK 0049 refer to A 4 8 Electrical Clearance 25kV Unless otherwise agreed with Network Rail all new footbridges must comply with its recommendations Where it is not possible to do so this is generally recorded in a Contract s Project Manager s Remit along with an indication of an OLE clearance dimension that is acceptable to Network Rail Where no guidance is provided by Network Rail Scheme Designers should agree an acceptable configuration with Network Rail In all cases this dimension should be validated by Scheme Designers at Form A B stage as appropriate Scheme Designer s should also endeavour to set vertical clearance dimensions to allow for future network requirements wherever possible i e providing in excess of the traditional 4780mm clearance to structures on non electrified OLE lines to allow for future electrification or improved clearance on all lines for greater future gauge height Platform Clearances In addition to the above at stations it is required that there is a minimum clearance between the edge of the bridge stairs ramp support columns and the platform edge of 2 5m where the line speed is less t
7. 2 459 90 180 degree turn 431 451 452 462 Ramp 431 480 483 484 485 486 487 488 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Furniture tactile strip location drainage philosophy and lifting point drawings are common for all options Page 7 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 3 2 Geometric Limits The structure has been designed for a maximum span of 28m measured between the centre of the stair landings and a maximum vertical clearance of 6 3m from the top of the running rail to the bridge soffit In addition there are height limits on the CHS columns measured from top of foundation to top of column depending upon the section used and location Location Section Maximum Height Main span landing 660 CHS 24 Thick 8 2m Main span landing 508 CHS 16 Thick 5 4m Stringer stairs and ramps 508 CHS 10 Thick 6 5m Stringer stairs and ramps 406 4 CHS 10 Thick 3 25m 3 3 Passenger Flow Rate The bridge has been designed for a passenger flow rate of 120 people per minute Assuming a flow rate of one person per second per metre width from HSE Contract Research Report 53 1993 Managing Crowd Safety in Public Venues If the expected passenger flow rate exceeds this then the standard bridge details should not be used 3 4 Drainage philosophy The bridge has been designed with a fall across all elements including stair treads and landings If all drainage outlets should become blocked water will still find its way
8. 2 459 90 180 degree turn 431 451 452 462 Ramp 431 480 483 484 485 486 487 488 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option 2 straight deck 402 405 406 410 490 491 495 496 498 CHS supports no provision for ramp 420 457 CHS supports with provision for ramp 420 458 Stringer staircase Straight 430 450 452 453 90 180 degree turn 430 451 452 456 Ramp 430 480 483 484 485 486 487 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option 2 straight deck 402 405 406 410 490 491 495 496 498 CHS supports no provision for ramp 420 476 Truss staircase Straight 430 470 472 90 180 degree turn 430 471 472 473 Ramp 430 480 483 484 485 486 487 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Page 6 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 CHS supports with provision for ramp 420 477 Option 2 straight deck 402 405 406 410 490 491 495 496 499 Trestle supports no provision for ramp 421 422 463 Trestle ramp 421 422 464 supports with provision for Stringer staircase Straight 431 450 452 459 90 180 degree turn 431 451 452 462 Ramp 431 480 483 484 485 486 487 488 90 180 degree turn 481 482 Option 2 straight deck 402 405 406 410 490 491 495 496 499 Abutment cill beam landing no provision for ramp 442 Abutment cill beam provision for ramp 443 landing with Stringer staircase Straight 431 450 45
9. 53 1454 1455 1456 1457 1458 1459 1460 1461 1462 1463 1464 1470 1471 1472 1473 1474 1475 1476 1477 1480 NR CIV TUM 400 Issue P2 November 2007 Page 21 of 22 SCHEDULE OF STANDARD DRAWINGS Description Footbridge Non Station Introduction Option I Main Span Stepped Deck Option 2 Main Span Flat Deck Main Span Structural details sheet of 2 Main Span Structural details sheet 2 of 2 Main Span Furniture details Main Span Support CHS Columns Main Span Support Four Leg Trestle sheet of 2 Main Span Support Four Leg Trestle sheet 2 of 2 Stair Ramp Support CHS Columns Stair Ramp Support Two Leg Trestle Abutment Cill beam Support Landing Details For Option No Future Ramp Abutment Cill beam Support Landing Details For Optionl With Future Ramp Abutment Cill beam Support Landing Details For Option 2 No Future Ramp Abutment Cill beam Support Landing Details For Option 2With Ramp Stringer Staircase General Arrangement Stringer Staircase 180 Turn Stringer Stair Details CHS Landing Details CHS Main Span Landing Option No Future Ramp CHS Main Span Landing Option With Future Ramp CHS Half Landing Details CHS Main Span Landing Option 2 No Future Ramp CHS Main Span Landing Option 2 With Future Ramp Trestle Stair Details Trestle Stair Details Option No Future Ramp Trestle Stair Details Option With Future Ramp Trestle Half Landing Details Trestle Main Span Landing Option 2 No Future Ramp Trestl
10. NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 TECHNICAL USER MANUAL for NON STATION FOOTBRIDGES AND NON MAINLINE STATION FOOTBRIDGES Standard Detail and Design Drawings Page of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 Summary This technical user manual is applicable to non station footbridges and non mainline station footbridges It provides guidance on the selection and application of Network Rail s suite of standard drawings The standard designs and details within these drawings will generally be used for new build structures however elements may also be used for part replacement e g deck replacement Issue record This technical user manual will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete replacement A vertical black line in the margin will mark amended or additional parts of revised pages Revision Date Comments PI June 2007 First Draft P2 March 2008 Final Draft A April 2008 First issue Page 2 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 CONTENTS Section Description Page l Introduction 4 2 Use of Network Rail Standard Designs and Details 4 3 Bridge Elements 5 3 1 Drawing Selection Table 6 3 2 Geometric Limits 8 3 3 Passenger Flow Rate 8 3 4 Drainage philosophy 8 3 5 Safety CDM and Environmental 8 4 Non Station Footbridges amp Non Mainline Station Footbridges Options Available within the Standard Details Suite 9 4 1 Superstructure 9 42 Substructure 9 4 3 Access Stairs Ramps and Lifts 9 4 4 Furnit
11. R CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 4 NON STATION FOOTBRIDGES amp NON MAINLINE STATION FOOTBRIDGES OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE STANDARD DETAILS SUITE 4 1 Superstructure Two main span options are available Option with in span stairs Option 2 without in span stairs Option with in span stairs does not comply with the SRA Code of Practice Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers Option 2 must be used where ramps or lifts are provided or where ramps or lifts may be provided in future 4 2 Substructure For new bridge construction there are two options for support types The first uses CHS and the second uses trestles comprising rectangular hollow section RHS The same type of support should be used throughout the structure 4 2 1 Main Span Supports There are three options available for the main span supports A single CHS column A four leg trestle comprising square hollow section SHS and RHS Abutment Cill beam comprising a landing made up of RHS sections with 4 SHS feet at the corners This is to be used for decks spanning onto high cuttings or similar situations where a column to ground level is not required 4 2 2 Intermediate Access Supports The top landing of the staircase is directly connected to the main span support with the superstructure and ramp lift if present cantilevered from the landing edges There are two options for staircase intermediate supports and ramp supports A
12. al loading 4 32 8 8 Ramp Loading kN m Dead 1 99 Surfacing 0 32 Superimposed including canopy 1 43 Live 10 0 Wind vertical loading 1 66 Wind horizontal loading 4 32 8 9 CHS supports Support Dead load stiffeners Dead load column Horizontal wind load plates kN section kN m kN m 406 4 10 1 30 0 98 0 19 508 10 1 73 1 22 0 23 508 16 1 73 1 95 0 23 660 20 2 51 3 22 0 30 8 10 Main span trestle supports Support Dead load bracing Dead load legs Horizontal wind Horizontal kN kN m load kN on bracing wind load kN m on legs Support up to 5m 10 2 2 1 2 81 0 97 high Support up to 19 34 2 1 5 61 0 97 7 5m high 8 11 Ramp Stair trestle supports Support Dead load Dead load Horizontal wind Horizontal Horizontal wind bracing kN legs kN m load kN on wind load load kN m on bracing parallel to kN m on legs legs stair parallel to perpendicular to stair stair Support up to 0 47 1 02 0 0 81 0 49 2 4m high Support up to 1 13 1 02 0 47 0 81 0 49 3 6m high Support up to 2 73 1 02 1 35 0 81 0 49 Page 19 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 5m high Support up to 4 51 1 02 2 35 0 81 0 49 7 5m high Thermal loading is dependent upon both type of supports their height and the distance between supports and should be calculated on a project specific basis Thermal loading may be neglected for ramps which contain expansion joints between each section
13. bolted joints and provision is made for bonding of the main span landing substructure to the traction return rail or earth wire If further electrical bonding is required this will need to be determined and detailed by the scheme designer 4 5 Lighting Lighting does not need to be provided on non station footbridges However the lighting design that has been specified for the non mainline station footbridges is suitable for direct Page ll of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 use on non station footbridge main spans and may be adapted for use on the access stairs or ramps if required The preferred method of lighting stairs and ramps for non mainline station footbridges will be to use existing platform lighting arrangements with additions if necessary There are two forms of lighting for the main span Bulkhead lights positioned below the parapet level and either recessed into the web with the lighting cable carried in an RHS welded to the main span top chord or bulkhead lights mounted on the inside face of the web and projecting into the main span with the lighting cable attached to the inside face of the web Only the former option is shown on the standard details drawings as the latter option does not require any changes to the structure of the main span to implement the latter option is not suitable for stations where the risk of vandalism is high Lights placed within the full enclosure canopy where the latter is provide
14. cases Staircase and ramp entry at ground level should be adjacent wherever possible The number of steps in a flight should be between three riser number and twelve riser number The number of steps in a flight may be increased to sixteen riser number when only one flight would be required There should be the same number of steps in each flight Riser depth may be between 150mm and 70mm but must be consistent throughout the flight or series of flights BD29 04 Design Criteria for Footbridges recommends that the maximum number of successive flights before a change of direction should be three A 3 flight staircase with the maximum number of steps per flight 12No and the maximum riser height 170mm gives a total rise of 6 12m If this staircase is used in conjunction with deck option 2 the maximum vertical clearance is unachievable assuming the ground level at the start of the staircase is similar to the track level Where more than 3 successive flights are required use of a 180 turn is recommended Alternatively a concrete ramp may be provided at the start of the staircase where the level difference is low Page I5 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 Stringer staircases should be used as a multiple span staircase Where two successive flights are provided with no intermediate support between them the maximum number of steps within the flights must be restricted to seven riser number the maximum span for the str
15. d All light fittings are to be vandal and weather resistant The following products are presented as examples of appropriately specified light fittings that may be considered for use in the identified applications Recessed Bulkhead lights Designplan Tuscan T5 Overhead Canopy Lighting Concord Marlin triton cage TC D BW with polycarbonate diffuser Alternative similar approved fittings may also be considered for use by Scheme Designers In all applications where lighting to footbridges is required Scheme Designer s are to provide the details of the proposed light fittings in the project specific Form A B submission for acceptance by Network Rail 4 6 Positive Drainage Positive drainage should be considered as an option and NOT a mandatory requirement Scheme Designer s in conjunction with the Network Rail Asset Steward will determine whether or not it is to be provided Generally this only where water flows from the main span stair and ramp spitter pipes will present problems by ponding on the station platforms Positive drainage details are described in standard drawing NR CIV SD 710 717 and are compatible with the NR CIV SD 400 series Standard Footbridge They may be installed on initial construction or retro fitted at a later date Only the necessary details required to provide a positive drainage route for water from the structure down to ground level are provided This is in the form of galvanised steel pipes fixed to th
16. e Main Span Landing Option 2 With Future Ramp Truss Stair General Arrangement Straight Truss Stair General Arrangement 180 Turn Truss Staircase Details Truss Stair Half Landing Details Truss Stair Main Span Landing Option No Future Ramp Truss Stair Main Span Landing Option with Future Ramp Truss Stair Main Span Landing Option 2 No Future Ramp Truss Stair Main Span Landing Option 2 with Future Ramp Standard Ramp General Arrangement Page 21 of 22 1481 1482 1483 1484 1485 1486 1487 1488 1490 1491 1495 1496 1498 1499 1700 I710 ITL 1712 1713 I714 I715 I716 717 IT20 721 1722 1723 1724 1730 NR CIV TUM 400 Issue P2 November 2007 Ramp 180 Turn Up General Arrangement Ramp 180 Turn Down General Arrangement Ramp at Main Landing General Arrangement Bottom Ramp Typical Ramp Details sheet of 4 Typical Ramp Details sheet 2 of 4 Typical Ramp Details sheet 3 of 4 Typical Ramp Details sheet 4 of 4 Drainage Philosophy Corduroy Tactile Surface Locations Lifting Point Details sheet of 2 Lifting Point Details sheet 2 of 2 Erection Sequence CHS supported Footbridge Erection Sequence Trestle supported Footbridge Footbridge Non Mainline Station Introduction Surface Drainage Overview Drainage Details Main Span Option Drainage Details Main Span Option 2 Drainage Details Stairs sheet of 2 Drainage Details Stairs sheet 2 of 2 Drainage Details Ramps sheet of 2 Drainage Details Ramps sheet 2 o
17. e footbridge that pick up water from the structure s spitter pipes Management of the water beyond this point is outside the scope of the standard details It is predominantly dependant on the existing drainage provision of a specific site and the Scheme Designer s should agree an adopted approach with Network Rail Specific details should be addressed in a project specific Form A B submission Page 12 of 22 5 5 1 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 GEOMETRY CONFIGURATION Clearances The following clearances must be provided 5 2 5 1 1 Horizontal Clearances The standard designs and details have been produced assuming a horizontal clearance of 4 5m between the trackside face of the supports and the nearest running rail This assumption negates the need to for supports to be designed to resist impact loading from derailed trains If this 4 5m clearance cannot be achieved the Designer must ensure that the bridge supports can withstand derailed train impact forces or that suitable derailment protection is provided The impact loading should be agreed with Network Rail refer to GC RC 5510 Appendix H 5 1 2 Vertical Clearances All structural elements have been designed to allow for a vertical clearance of up to 6 3m between the top of the highest running rail and the bridge soffit If a larger vertical clearance is required the standard designs and details cannot be used and the design must be bespoke When establishing
18. f 2 Drainage Details Supports Lighting General Arrangement Lighting details sheet of 2 Lighting details sheet of 2 Trunking details sheet of 2 Trunking details sheet 2 of 2 Lift Link Platform General Arrangement Page 22 of 22 Page 22 of 22
19. from the centre of the main span to the foot of the stairs ramp following the falls in the structure Drainage holes are provided under the handrails in the main span and at ramp and stair landings and at every fourth going in the stairs It is generally assumed that positive drainage to standard footbridges will only be provided in non mainline station applications where a specific requirement is identified by Network Rail Further guidance on the use of positive drainage is provided in section 4 6 3 5 Safety CDM and Environmental The general non site specific risks associated with the bridge design construction and operation are listed on drawing 400 and 700 In addition there may be others arising from site specific considerations such as the presence of Overhead Line Equipment OHLE or vulnerable services Environmental issues can only be determined on a site by site basis but should include looking into the effect the additional land required for the ramp will have on the locality whether the protective coating needs to be changed to avoid the possibility that its renewal may contaminate watercourses and the aesthetic effect of the bridge s presence which may have requirements for bridge colouration or other details The effect of renewing the protection scheme on the environment particularly any watercourses should be taken into consideration during the selection of the elements of the protection scheme Page 8 of 22 N
20. ground levels Ensure that the support height falls within the limits of the standard designs 6 SPECIFIC DESIGN RESTRICTIONS 6 1 Superstructure Restrictions Both deck options are suitable for simply supported single spans up to 28m between support centrelines i e for crossing up to 4 adjacent tracks with a clearance of 4 5m between the trackside edge of the supports and the nearest running rail It is recommended that deck option with in span steps should be used to achieve maximum efficiency since this option reduces the staircase and ramp rise required Deck option 2 without in span steps should always be used when ramps or lifts are provided or when they may be added at a later stage 6 2 Substructure Restrictions 6 2 1 CHS Supports Two diameters are available for main span CHS supports 660mm diameter and 20mm thick and 508mm diameter and 6mm thick The 660mm diameter CHS are suitable for heights of up to 8 2m above the foundations The 508mm diameter CHS are suitable for heights up to 5 4m above the foundations Two diameters are available for intermediate access CHS supports 508mm and 406 4mm For each type a maximum height has been specified and the appropriate profile should be chosen based on local ground levels The main span support profiles may vary from the intermediate access supports Where several intermediate supports are required within a structure for example Page 14 of 22 6 3 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev
21. hen or equal to lO0mph and a clearance of 3m where the line speed is greater then 100mph refer GI RT 7014 Part D Setting The Geometry Determine the span based on the track layout and horizontal clearance required Ensure that the span length falls within the limits of the standard designs Page 13 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 Determine the deck soffit level based on track position and vertical clearance required Choose the deck option and hence determine the main span landing level Choose the type of support Determine the height of the supports based on the main span landing level and local ground levels Ensure that the support height falls within the limits of the standard designs Decide the layout of the staircases and ramps including turns based on site constraints for example limit of Network Rail land obstructions etc Determine the staircase and ramp rise required based on the main span landing level and local ground levels Choose the number ramp flights landings based on the restrictions in section 6 3 2 and the dimensions on drawing NR CIV SD 480 Choose the number of staircase flights number of steps within a flight and riser depth based on the restrictions in section 6 3 1 and the dimensions on drawing NR CIV SD 450 amp 451 Choose the position of the intermediate access supports and determine the height of these supports based on staircase intermediate landing level and local
22. inger staircase in the standard details is 7 25m 6 3 2 Ramps Three ramp gradients are available The shallowest gradient of 1 20 should be used where site conditions allow The maximum ramp length between landings is 6m measured horizontally 7 DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS 7 Structural Models The deck and truss staircase have been modelled as single simply supported spans with u frame restraint to the compression flanges Each stringer of the staircase has been designed as a continuous beam The ramp comprises separate sections each of which are supported on 3 supports Therefore each ramp stringer has been designed as a 2 span continuous beam The column and trestle supports have been modelled as freestanding cantilevers 7 2 Loading The standard drawings assume a clearance of 4 5m will be provided between the trackside edge of the supports and the nearest running rail As such the components have not been designed for train impact loading The standard designs and details have not been designed for equestrian loading The maximum wind gust speed has been taken as the limit of 35m s given in BD37 0I CI 5 3 2 1 Minimum and maximum air shade temperatures have been taken as 20 C and 37 C These values correspond to the London area and represent one hundred and twenty year return period A total differential settlement of 25mm has been considered over the length of the staircases and ramps 8 LOADING ON FOUNDATIONS The f
23. lf However a lift for Non mainline station footbridges maybe incorporated instead of a ramp or it may be included at a later date if a ramp has not been added A 1 5m long link span is provided for installation between the main span landing and a separate lift structure and uses the same stair to landing connection detail provided for the ramp enabling either one to be fitted at the same location It should be noted that any lift should be designed as a freestanding structure The footbridge structure should not used to transfer loads from the lift to ground level 4 4 Furniture The following furniture add on details are available Fully enclosed mesh canopy For use on the superstructure and or access routes To prevent pedestrian access and objects falling onto the track Chevaux de frise For use at either end of the enclosed canopy To prevent pedestrian access onto the enclosed canopy Anti trespass partial screening For use on the superstructure To prevent pedestrian access and objects falling onto the track Parapet height extension Page 10 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 For use on the superstructure only To prevent objects falling onto the track The extension piece consists of solid infill panels and extends the parapet height by 250mm OHLE protective screening For use on access routes on the trackside The use of these elements is dependent on particular site require
24. ments It is expected that these add ons will be specified in the original design If it is desired to add these elements to a standard detail bridge after completion it may be done but it will require considerable site work as the fixings for these details will need to be welded to the superstructure and access stairs ramp together with the removal reinstatement of the steelwork protective coatings 4 4 1 Anti Vandal Systems Depending on the level of potential vandalism at the site the Designer should choose from the following systems Fully enclosed canopy on deck stairs and ramps with a chevaux de frise at either end of the canopy Fully enclosed canopy on deck only with a chevaux de frise at each end of the canopy Partial screening on the deck only Parapet extension on the deck only 4 4 2 OHLE Protection In the presence of OHLE the Designer may include the following protective measures f a fully enclosed mesh canopy is to be used on the access routes no further protective measures are required fa canopy is not provided OHLE protective screening on the access routes on the side adjacent to the track Whether the measures are required will need to be decided on a site specific basis depending upon proximity to the OHLE The elements of the structure will need to be effectively electrically bonded together in accordance with GC RC5510 All elements of the bridge are connected together using metal to metal
25. oundations must be designed to withstand the following loads All loads are unfactored and broken down into dead self weight of structural elements load surfacing load superimposed load live load wind load and thermal load Page l6 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 The CHS main span supported foundations must also be designed to resist an overturning moment For the trestle main span support the horizontal and other eccentric loads will be carried by tension compression pairs in the trestle legs The overturning moments on the CHS sections are broken down into those about axis parallel and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bridge 8 1 Trestle Support Loading Trestle Support Loading Maximum Minimum vertical Horizontal load Horizontal load vertical load load negative is parallel to bridge perpendicular to bridge uplift axis axis kN kN kN kN Dead 92 7 15 3 0 0 Surfacing 6 0 1 7 0 0 Superimposed 25 5 7 2 0 0 Live 187 52 0 0 Wind 125 125 16 1 19 1 Thermal 58 3 58 3 3 4 4 0 Loading is given per leg All loads are unfactored Loading assumes a height of between 4 5m and 7 0m from foundations to top of square hollow sections Maximum load occurs in the leg closest to both stair and deck Minimum load in the leg opposite both stair and deck 8 2 660mm diameter CHS Loading 660mm CHS Support Loading Vertical Load Horizontal Overt
26. single CHS column A two leg trestle comprising SHS and RHS 4 3 Access Stairs Ramps and Lifts 4 3 1 Staircases Staircases will be provided in all cases Two forms of staircase are available A stringer staircase for multiple spans A truss staircase for single spans Page 9 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 Stringer and truss staircases may be straight or incorporate 180 turns The 180 turn is accommodated on two half landings which are separately supported A link landing section is provided as part of the standard details and can provide up to 2m separation between the two half landings if required to accommodate site features 4 3 2 Ramps Ramps may be incorporated in the initial construction or added at a later stage Three gradients are dimensioned on the drawings 1 20 1 15 1 12 Ramps may be straight or incorporate 180 turns Ramp gradients steeper then 1 20 must be agreed with Network Rail 1 12 is the steepest ramp gradient permitted in the codes As with the stairs the 180 turn is accommodated on two separately supported half landings similarly a linking section is available to provide up to 2m separation between the half landings if required 4 3 3 Lifts Lifts do not need to be provided with non station footbridges but the requirement for them at Non mainline stations must be considered in consultation with Network Rail The standard designs do not include the lift structure itse
27. ure 10 45 Lighting II 4 6 Positive Drainage 12 5 Geometry Configuration 13 5 1 Clearances 13 5 2 Setting The Geometry 13 6 Specific Design Restrictions 14 6 1 Superstructure Restrictions 14 6 2 Substructure Restrictions 14 6 3 Access Restrictions 15 7 Design Assumptions 16 7 1 Structural Models 16 7 2 Loading 16 8 Loading on Foundations 16 8 1 Trestle Support Loading 17 8 2 660mm diameter CHS Loading 17 8 3 508mm diameter CHS Loading 17 8 4 Stair Ramp Loading on supports 18 8 5 Deck Loading 18 8 6 Truss Staircase 18 8 7 Stringer Staircase 19 8 8 Ramp 19 8 9 CHS supports 19 8 10 Main span trestle supports 19 8 11 Ramp Stair trestle supports 19 8 12 Differential settlement of foundations 20 9 Installation Guidance 20 9 1 Installation Sequence 20 ANNEXE Schedule of Standard Drawings 21 Page 3 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 l INTRODUCTION A library of standard designs and details for non station footbridges and non mainline station footbridges has been produced This document contains guidance on the use of these standard drawings including advice on the following The elements and options contained within the suite of standard designs and details Instruction on configuring a design using the standard designs and details Specific design restrictions and design assumptions Advice on circumstances when the standard designs and details may not be used Installation guidance Safety CDM environmental issues
28. urning Horizontal Overturning load parallel moment load moment to bridge axis perpendicular perpendicular parallel to to bridge axis to bridge axis bridge axis kN kN kNm kN kNm Dead 133 6 0 84 5 0 10 Surfacing 8 1 0 5 1 0 1 5 Superimposed 5 2 0 1 6 0 1 3 Live 253 2 0 161 0 45 Wind 41 7 53 2 365 5 65 3 452 2 Thermal 0 26 4 171 6 75 291 4 All loads are unfactored Loading assumes a height of 6 5m from foundations to top of circular hollow section 8 3 508mm diameter CHS Loading 508mm CHS Supports Loading Vertical Load Horizontal Overturning Horizontal Overturning load parallel moment load moment to bridge axis perpendicular perpendicular parallel to to bridge axis to bridge axis bridge axis kN kN kNm kN kNm Dead 121 2 0 84 5 0 10 Surfacing 8 1 0 5 1 0 1 5 Page 17 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 RevA April 2008 Superimposed 5 2 0 1 6 0 1 3 Live 253 2 0 161 0 45 Wind 41 7 52 3 274 8 64 4 314 Thermal 0 23 8 114 3 66 2 166 8 All loads are unfactored Loading assumes a height of 4 8m from foundations to top of circular hollow section If heights different from those given are used then it may be necessary to recalculate the loading due to dead wind and thermal effects In particular it should be noted that the effects of thermal loading increase rapidly with reduced height 8 4 Stair Ramp Loading on supports
29. w the use of Network Rail s Standard Details and Designs Page 4 of 22 NR CIV TUM 400 Rev A April 2008 3 BRIDGE ELEMENTS The standard designs and details have been divided into the following three categories Superstructure This comprises the bridge deck Substructure This comprises supports for the deck stairs and ramps including holding down details Note that foundations are not included in the suite of standard designs and details Access routes This comprises staircases ramps and lifts Within the suite of standard designs and details are different options for each of the above to accommodate a range of site requirements refer to section 4 amp 5 The staircases are connected directly to the supports and will always be present The top of the staircase section incorporates the main span landing If ramps or lifts are present they will be connected to the main span landing edge opposite the staircase access The main span is connected to the trackside edge of the main span landing The staircases with and without ramps lift will be stable on the supports without the main span present i e during initial construction or deck removal C MAIN SPAN e e D SUPERSTRUCTURE MAIN SPAN ACCESS STAIRS ACCESS RAMPS p gt lt amp lt lt Page 5 of 22 3 1 Drawing
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