FCM General PDF

Advanced Application 5
Construction Stage Analysis of a

FCM Bridge using General Functions
Civil
CONTENTS
Construction sequence and construction stage analysis for FCM 1
Assign Working Environment 3
Define section and material properties 4
Structural modeling 9
Prestressed Concrete Box Girder Modeling 10
Pier Modeling 15
Assign Structure Group 16
Generate Structure Group 16
Define Boundary Groups and Input Boundary Conditions 20
Assign Load Group 23
Define and Arrange Construction Stages 25
Define Construction Stages 25
Construction Stage Arrangement 30
Load Input 33
Perform Structural Analysis 46

Construction Stage Analysis of Prestressed Concrete Box Bridge (FCM) using General Functions
Construction Sequence and Construction Stage Analysis for FCM
In this tutorial the sequence for construction stage analysis is outlined. The example
selected is a prestressed concrete box girder bridge constructed using the Free
Cantilever Method (FCM). The construction stage analysis is performed using the
“FCM Wizard”.
Substructure construction Form traveler assembly
Substructure completion
Pier table construction and fixity device set
Set the form traveler on the pier table
Form work assembly, reinforcement bar

and tendon placing (7 days)
Pour concrete, curing concrete, and jack

tendons (5 days)
Move Form traveler to next segment
Side span construction (FSM)
Key segment construction
Set bearings, then jacking bottom tendon
Pave structure
Finishing
Note: This example is a 3-span FCM bridge constructed with 4 Form Travelers (FT).
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In the construction stage analysis, the construction sequence given below should be
followed precisely. The construction stage analysis capability of MIDAS/Civil
comprises an activate/deactivate concept of Structure Groups, Boundary Groups and
Load Groups. The sequence of construction stage analysis for FCM is as follows:
1. Define material and section

2. Structure modeling
3. Define Structure Group
4. Define Boundary Group
5. Define Load Group
6. Input Load
7. Arrange tendons
8. Prestress tendons
9. Define time dependent material property
10. Perform structural analysis
11. Review results
Steps 2 to 8 are explained in “Construction stage analysis using FCM Wizard”. In this
tutorial, the procedure for analysis of a FCM bridge from steps 1 to 8, using general
functions will be explained. The procedure for steps 9 to 11 is identical to the one
given in “Construction stage analysis using FCM Wizard”, and will not be repeated in
this tutorial.
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Assign Working Environment
To perform a construction stage analysis for a FCM bridge, open a new file ( New
Project) and save ( Save) as ‘FCM General.mcb’.
Assign the unit system as ‘kN’ and ‘m’. The unit system can be changed arbitrarily
during modeling, as per the convenience of the user.
> New Project

> Save (FCM General)
 
The unit system Tools Tab / Unit System
selected can be
changed by clicking
Length> m ; Force>kN ↵
on the unit selection
button in the Status
Bar located at the
bottom of screen.
Figure 1 Assign unit system
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Define Section and Material Properties
Define material properties for the girder, pier and tendons.
Properties Tab / Material Properties
Type>Concrete ; Standard>ASTM (RC)

DB>Grade C5000 ↵
Type>Concrete ; Standard> ASTM (RC)

DB>Grade C4000 ↵
Name>Tendon ; Type>User Defined

Modulus of Elasticity (2.0e8)
Thermal Coefficient (1.0e-5) ↵
Figure 2 Material Data input dialog box
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First, define the pier section by User Type and then define the box section. Using the
Tapered Section Group function, section properties for a variable section range can
easily be calculated using the definition of a variable section range (by Group)
together with the input of dimensions at both ends. While using the Tapered Section
Group function, it is unnecessary to define all the dimensions for each segment - only
the section properties for pier and center span segment are needed.
Define the pier section.
Properties Tab / Section Properties

DB/User tab
Section ID (1) ; Name (Pier)
Section Shape>Solid Rectangle ; User>H (1.8), B(8.1) ↵
Figure 3 Set Section dialog box
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Define the section properties of the box girder at the center span.

PSC tab
Section ID (2) ; Name (Span)
Section Type>1 Cell
Joint On/Off>JO1 (on) , JI1 (on), JI5 (on)
 The section offset Web Thick. > Check all boxes marked Auto
is defined at the 
Center-Top because
Offset>Center-Top
the sections are of Outer
variable shapes.
HO1 (0.25) ; HO2 (0.35) ; HO3 (2.1)
BO1 (2.8) ; BO1-1 (1.05) ; BO3 (3.55)
Inner
HI1 (0.275) ; HI2 (0.325) ; HI3 (1.59)
HI4 (0.25) ; HI5 (0.26)
BI1 (3.1) ; BI1-1 (1.35)
BI3 (3.1) ; BI3-1 (1.85) ↵
1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 750 1. 350

275
250
325
350
1. 590
3. 100
2. 100
250
260
1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 250 1. 850

2. 800 3. 550
Figure 4 Define Center Span Section
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Define the section properties of the box girder at the supports.

PSC tab
Section ID (3) ; Name (Support)
Section Type>1 Cell
Joint On/Off>JO1 (on) , JI1 (on), JI5 (on)
Offset>Center-Top
Outer
HO1 (0.25) ; HO2 (0.35) ; HO3 (6.4)
BO1 (2.8) ; BO1-1 (1.05) ; BO3 (3.55)
Inner
HI1 (0.275) ; HI2 (0.325) ; HI3 (5.3)
HI4 (0.25) ; HI5 (0.85)
BI1 (3.1) ; BI1-1 (1.35)
BI3 (3.1) ; BI3-1 (1.85) ↵
1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 750 1. 350

250
275
350
325
3. 100
5. 300
6. 400
250
850
1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 250 1. 850

2. 800 3. 550
Figure 5 Define Box Section at Supports

 To generate a
Tapered Section
Group using Tapered
Type sections, After completion of section property input, generate section properties for the
predefine Tapered 
Tapered Type using Section ID 2 and 3.
Type sections.
 Each segment is
designed as a linear Properties Tab / Section
tapered member Tapered tab
because it is difficult
to fabricate a curved Section ID (4) ; Name (Span-Support)
formwork. Hence, Section Type>PSC-1 Cell ; Joint On/Off>JO1 (on)
define the section
Size-I> (Span)
changes within a
tapered segment as Size-J> (Support)
linear, and model 
y Axis Variation>Linear ; z Axis Variation>Linear
each segment as one
element. Offset>Center-Top
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Section ID (5) ; Name (Support-Span)

Section Type>PSC-1 Cell ; Joint On/Off>JO1 (on)
Size-I> (Support)
Size-J> (Span)
y Axis Variation>Linear ; z Axis Variation>Linear
Offset>Center-Top ↵
Figure 6 Tapered Sections
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Structural Modeling
Model FCM Bridge using general functions of MIDAS/Civil.
To perform construction stage analysis, construction stages must first be defined. In

MIDAS/Civil, there are two working modes - Base Stage mode and Construction
Stage mode.
In Base Stage mode, any structural model, load condition and boundary condition
can be defined, but the structural analysis is not performed. In Construction Stage
mode, the structural analysis is performed, but the structural model input data cannot
be modified or deleted except for the boundary conditions and load conditions.
Construction stages do not comprise of individual elements, boundary conditions or

load conditions, but comprise of Activation and Deactivation commands for the
Structure Group, Boundary Group and Load Group. In the Construction Stage mode,
the boundary conditions and load conditions included in the activated Boundary
Group and Load Group, respectively, can be modified or deleted.
In the analysis of FCM bridge, the loads that are applied during construction (tendon
prestress, form traveler and self-weight of the segments) are complicated. Hence, the
construction stages are predefined and then the load condition is defined in each
construction stage. The structural systems and boundary conditions are defined in
Base Stage mode.
The modeling procedure is as follows:
1. Prestressed concrete box girder modeling

2. Pier modeling
3. Define Time Dependent Material Property
4. Assign Structure Group
5. Assign Boundary Group and input boundary condition
6. Assign Load group
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Prestressed Concrete Box Girder Modeling

Model the prestressed concrete box girder bridge. Model one segment as one
beam element and divide the pier table at the intersection of the pier and at the
center location. In the FSM zone, divide at the location of each bottom tendon
anchorage.
85. 000
2. 000 4 @4. 250 = 17. 000 2. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 4. 000 3. 000
Pier 주두부
Table
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Key Seg 1
P1
FSM
FSM 구간 Segment 1
2. 100
130. 000
65. 000 65. 000
3. 000 4. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 1. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 4. 000 3. 000
1. 000
C
L
Pier Table
주두부
Pier
주두부Table
22 23 24 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Key Seg 2
P2
P1
Segment 2 Segment 2
2. 100 2. 100
85. 000
3. 000 4. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 2. 000 4 @4. 250 = 17. 000 2. 000
Pier주두부
Table
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 2 3 4 5
Key Seg 3
P2 Segment 1 FSM
FSM 구간
2. 100
Figure 7 Segment Division
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First generate nodes, and then model left side of the prestressed concrete box girder
using the Extrude Element function ( Extrude Elements).
Front View, Auto Fitting (on),

View Tab >Snap> Point Grid Snap (off) , Line Grid Snap (off),
Node Snap (on), Element Snap (on)
Node/Element Tab > Create Nodes
Coordinate (x, y, z) ( 0, 0, 0 ) ↵
Node/Element Tab > Extrude Elements
Select All
Extrude Type>Node  Line Element
Element Type>Beam ; Material>1: Grade C5000
Section>2: Span ; Generation Type>Translate
Translation>Unequal Distance ; Axis>x
Distances ( 2@1, [email protected], 2@1, [email protected], 4, [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], 4, [email protected], 1 ) ↵
Figure 8 Generation of left half of bridge using beam elements
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Copy the generated elements symmetrically for the right half of the bridge using the
Mirror Element function ( Mirror Elements). Select Reverse Element Local so
that local axes of the elements on the left half coincide with the local axes of the
elements on the right half.
Model / Elements / Mirror Elements

Select all

Mode>Copy ; Reflection>y-z plane x : ( 150 )
Reverse Element Local (on) ↵
(150)
Figure 9 Copy the beam elements symmetrically
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Change section properties for the tapered and pier table elements using Select
Identify Element ( Select Identity-Elements) and Works Tree functions.
Segment 12, which is connected to the key segment, is constructed as a uniform
section to coincide with the formwork of the key segment. Change segments 1 to 11,
and the end portions of the pier table elements, to a tapered section. The segments
on the left half of the bridge are transformed from “Span” to “Span-Support” sections.
The segments on the right half of the bridge are transformed from “Span” to
“Support-Span” sections. The segments in the pier table are changed to “Support”
sections.
Tree Menu>Works tab
Select Identity-Elements ( 22 to 27, 63 to 68 ) ↵

Works>Properties>Section>3: Support Drag&Drop

Works>Properties>Section>4: Span-Support Drag&Drop

Works>Properties>Section>5: Support-Span Drag&Drop
Drag & Drop
Figure 10 Section change
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Assign beam elements in tapered members to variable section group by the Tapered

 Section properties of the Section Group function ( Tapered Section Group).
tapered members can be
automatically calculated Properties Tab / Tapered Section Group
from the defined section
properties at each end of
the tapered section by
assigning a Tapered
Section Group.
Iso View, Hidden (on)

Group Name (1stspan) ; Element List ( 10 to 21 )

Section Shape Variation>z-Axis>Polynomial ( 2.0)

Symmetric Plane>From>i ; Distance ( 0 )
Group Name (2ndspan1) ; Element List ( 28 to 39 )
Section Shape Variation>z-Axis>Polynomial ( 2.0)
Symmetric Plane>From>j ; Distance ( 0 )
 Select Polynomial and
Group Name (2ndspan2) ; Element List ( 69 to 80 )
2.0 because the section
height changes in a Section Shape Variation>z-Axis>Polynomial ( 2.0)
parabolic form.
Symmetric Plane>From>i ; Distance ( 0 )
Group Name (3rdspan) ; Element List ( 51 to 62 )
 In Tapered Section
Group, the parabola Section Shape Variation>z-Axis>Polynomial ( 2.0)
function is determined Symmetric Plane>From> j ; Distance ( 0 )
uniquely by the defined
Select all the 4 Group Names
coordinates of two points on
the parabola and the center Click
point. Since the j end of New Start Section Number>1
segment 12 is the center
point of the parabola, select Use New Section Name Suffix>(on)
the i end and input a zero Start Suffix Number>1 ↵
distance.
Click
Figure 11 Assign tapered section group
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Pier Modeling
After copying the nodes of the prestessed concrete box girder, model the pier using
the Extrude Element function ( Extrude Elements). To model the 40 m high pier,
divide the pier length into six equal length elements.
Hidden (off), Front View

Node/Element Tab / Translate Nodes
Select Identity-Nodes ( 23, 27, 65, 69 ) ↵
Mode>Copy ; Translation>Equal Distance

 Since the upper dx, dy, dz ( 0, 0, -7 ) ; Number of Times ( 1 ) ↵
center point of the box
Model / Elements / Extrude Elements
section is used as the
base of the box girder Select Recent Entities
model, copy the nodes to Extrude Type>Node → Line Element
a distance of –7 m (total
height of support
Element Type>Beam ; Material>2: Grade C4000
section) in the Z- Section>1: Pier ; Generation Type>Translate
direction.
Translation>Equal Distance
dx, dy, dz ( 0, 0, -40/6 ) ; Number of Times ( 6 ) ↵
Figure 12 Generate piers
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Assign Structure Group

Figure 13 shows the construction sequence and expected duration for each
construction stage. As shown in the figure, there is a 60-day difference in
construction schedule between Piers 1 and 2. Hence, there will also be a 60-day
difference between both elements when the key segments are being constructed.
 Increase the age of It will be assumed that both piers are constructed at the same time and both
some elements by Time
Load using the Construction cantilevers are constructed through the same stages before the key segment
Stage function. A detailed construction. And just before the key segment construction, the age of one cantilever
explanation can be found in 
will be increased. Define the elements constructed at the same time as each group
“Time Dependent Analysis -
Define and Composition of by defining Structure Group because the generation and deletion of elements will be
Construction Stages in the defined using the activation and deactivation command in Construction Stage
“Analysis of Civil
Structures” manual. function.
A1 P1 P2 A2
CL
CL
OF PIER
OF PIER 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8 9 10 11 12 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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KEY-SEGMENT
17
KEY-SEGMENT
16
15
KEY-SEGMENT
FSM PART
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SEG (12DAY/SEG) SEG (12DAY/SEG)

13
FSM PART
12

11
F/T SETTING
10
PIER TABLE
9
F/T SETTING
8
PIER TABLE
7
PIER
6
4
PIER
FOOTING
3
FOOTING
1
Figure 13 Construction sequence
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Generate Structure Group
Tree Menu > Group Tab
Structure Group / Define Structure Group ( Right Click > New… )

 By appending suffix Name ( Pier ) ; Suffix ( 1to2 )
numbers to Name, multiple
Structure Groups can be Name ( PierTable ) ; Suffix ( 1to2 )
generated simultaneously.
Name ( P1Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( P2Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( KeySeg ) ; Suffix ( 1to3 )
Name ( FSM ) ; Suffix ( 1to2 )
 Generated Structure
Group can be confirmed
using the Group Tab and
Tree Menu.
Figure 14 Element Group Generation
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Assign beam elements to Structure Groups using Select Identity-Element (

Select Identity-Elements) and the Works Tree functions.
Tree Menu>Group tab

Select Identity-Elements ( 83to103by4 84to104by4 ) ↵
Group>Structure Group>Pier1 Drag&Drop
Select Identity-Elements ( 85to105by4 86to106by4 ) ↵
Group>Structure Group>Pier2 Drag&Drop
Select Identity-Elements ( 21to28 ) ↵
Group>Structure Group>PierTable1 Drag&Drop
Select Identity-Elements ( 62to69 ) ↵
Group>Structure Group>PierTable2 Drag&Drop
Drag & Drop
Figure 15 Structure Group arrangement
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Assign corresponding beam elements to the other remaining Structure Groups. by

referring to Table 1.
Table 1 Element group arrangement
Element Group Element Number Element Group Element Number

P1Seg1 20, 29 P2Seg4 58, 73
P1Seg2 19, 30 P2Seg5 57, 74
P1Seg3 18, 31 P2Seg6 56, 75
P1Seg4 17, 32 P2Seg7 55, 76
P1Seg5 16, 33 P2Seg8 54, 77
P1Seg6 15, 34 P2Seg9 53, 78
P1Seg7 14, 35 P2Seg10 52, 79
P1Seg8 13, 36 P2Seg11 51, 80
P1Seg9 12, 37 P2Seg12 50, 81
P1Seg10 11, 38 KeySeg1 7, 8
P1Seg11 10, 39 KeySeg2 41, 82
P1Seg12 9, 40 KeySeg3 48, 49
P2Seg1 61, 70 FSM1 1~6
P2Seg2 60, 71 FSM2 42~47
P2Seg3 59, 72
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Define Boundary Groups and Input Boundary Conditions
 Corresponding groups

After completion of modeling, confirm the Structure Groups for each segment.
can be selected by double-
clicking a particular group in
the Group Tree. Input the boundary conditions for the generated model. In construction stage
analysis, all information required in the structural analysis, such as elements, loads
and boundary conditions, are activated/deactivated using the Group concept. To
input boundary conditions, define a Boundary Group.
Group tab
Group>Boundary Group>New ( BC_Pier )
Group>Boundary Group>New ( BC_FsmLeft )
Group>Boundary Group>New ( BC_FsmRight )
Figure 16 Define Boundary Group
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Define boundary conditions. Define fixity condition at the bottom of the pier and
longitudinal roller condition at both ends of box girder.
Boundary Tab / Define Supports
Select Single (Nodes : 1 )

Boundary Group Name> BC_FsmLeft
Support Type>Dy (on), Dz (on), Rx (on) and Rz (on) ↵
Select Single (Nodes : 43 )

Boundary Group Name> BC_FsmRight
Support Type>Dy (on), Dz (on), Rx (on) and Rz (on) ↵
Select Window (Nodes : 108 ~ 111 )

Boundary Group Name> BC_Pier
Support Type>D-All (on) and R-All (on) ↵
Node 43
Node 1
Node 108 ~ 111
Figure 17 Define Boundary Conditions
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Connect the pier and box girder by Elastic Link - Rigid Link Type to ensure the
monolithic behavior at the intersection point.
Boundary Tab / Elastic Link

Boundary Group Name>BC_Pier
Link Type>Rigid Link
Copy Elastic Link (on)

 Assign multiple
Axis>x ; Distance ( 4.2, 125.8, 4.2 )

rigid link conditions 2 Nodes ( 84, 23 )
simultaneously by
selecting Copy Rigid Zoom Fit
Link and inputting the
spacing.
Node 23
Node 84
Figure 18 Elastic Connection between the pier and girder
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Assign Load Groups
There are four types of loads in the construction stage analysis. They are the self-
weight of structure, tendon prestress, form traveler load and the self-weight of wet
concrete. After the structure self-weight is activated, the self-weights of the activated
Structure Group are automatically considered during analysis. Therefore, only the
balance three types of loads need to be inputted at each construction stage. Static
loads in each construction stage are as follows:
 Self-weight of the activated elements at initial age

 Prestress for the activated elements at initial age (PS)
 Form traveler load acting on the cantilever ends of activated elements (FT)
 Self-weight of wet concrete on the formwork (WC)

 Time Load for Construction Stage to account for aging effect
 Superimposed dead loads (wearing coat, parapet, railings, etc.)
 “Time Loads for
Construction Stage” Define load conditions for each load.
function has the
capability to advance the
Load Tab >Static Loads Option > Static Load Cases
time for a specific
element. Hence, using Name (Self) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
this function, the effect of Name (PS) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
creep and shrinkage can
be calculated. The Name (FT) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
technique on how to Name (WC) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
consider time difference
Name (Time) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
between pier tables by
“Time Loads for Name (2nd) ; Type > Construction Stage Load
Construction Stage” is
described in “Define
Construction Stage”.
Figure 19 Define static load cases
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Define load group for each load condition.
Group
Group Tab / Right Click on Load Group ( New…)
Name ( Self )
Name ( PS-PierTable ) ; Suffix ( 1to2 )
Name ( PS-P1Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( PS-P2Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( PS-KeySeg ) ; Suffix ( 1to3 )
Name ( FT-PierTable ) ; Suffix ( 1to2 )
Name ( FT-P1Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to11 )
Name ( FT-P2Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to11 )
Name ( FT-KeySeg ) ; Suffix ( 1to3 )
Name ( WC-P1Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( WC-P2Seg ) ; Suffix ( 1to12 )
Name ( WC-KeySeg ) ; Suffix ( 1to3 )
Name ( TimeLoad )
Name ( 2nd )
 Generated Load
Group can be
confirmed by using
Group Tab, Tree
Menu.
Figure 20 Defined Load Group
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Define and Arrange Construction Stages
Define Construction Stages
Define the construction stage arrangement and pier table, construction of segments 1
to 12 and construction of key segments 1 to 3 (See Fig. 21). The construction of FCM
Bridge is completed by constructing each segment, side span key segments and
 In addition to the
finally the center span key segment. There are no changes in boundary conditions
frame type FCM Bridge, 
there are FCM bridges during construction in this example, since the bridge is a frame-type FCM bridge.
with internal hinges and
a continuous girder type
FCM Bridge.
FORM TRAVELLER Stage 1 Construction of pier

"Stage 1" 주두부 시공 table
및 F/Tand
설치 form traveler
setting
Stage 2 – 13"Stage
construction of segment
2~13" 세그먼트 1~12one
시공to twelve
Stage 14 construction
"Stage 14"of key
Key segment
Seg. 1 체결 one
Stage 15 construction of key

"Stage 15" Key segment
Seg. 3 체결 three
Stage 16 construction of key

"Stage 16" Key segment
Seg. 2 체결 two
Figure 21 Construction Sequence
Activation/deactivation of Structure Group and Boundary Group in the construction

stage analysis of the FCM Bridge is rather simple. However, in the case of a Load
Group, prestress and form traveler loads are applied with the activation of the
Structure Group of a particular segment, whereas the wet concrete load is applied
when the concrete is poured for the next segment (see Fig. 22).
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First
시공단계 day of N의
construction
first daystage N Additional
시공단계 N의 step additional
of construction
stepstage N (7th day)
(7th day)
Form
작업차하중traveler load Self-weight
굳지 않은 콘크리트의of wet concrete
자중
e e
Age Age
재령 5일
5 days 재령 12일
12 days
Figure 22 Loads at Construction Stage N
When loads are applied to the same structure with different time stages, as shown in
Fig. 22, activate loads by using the Additional Step function. Define unique Additional
Steps for each construction stage. Assume the required time step for the form
traveler movement, formwork/rebar installation and duct placement as 7 days, and
for concrete curing 5 days. Each segment activated at the beginning point of each
construction stage is loaded with prestress and form traveler at the age of 5 days.
A1 P1 P2 A2
CL
CL
OF PIER
OF PIER 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8 9 10 11 12 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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KEY-SEGMENT
17
KEY-SEGMENT
16
15
KEY-SEGMENT
FSM PART
14

13
FSM PART
12

11
F/T SETTING
10
PIER TABLE
9
F/T SETTING
8
PIER TABLE
7
PIER
6
4
PIER
FOOTING
3
FOOTING
1
Figure 23 Construction Schedule
According to the construction schedule, shown in Fig. 21, segments in Pier 1 and
Pier 2 are constructed simultaneously. Fig. 23 illustrates the assumed construction
schedule in which each horizontal line represents a 15-day duration. Therefore, it can
be seen that segments in Pier 2 are constructed 60 days after segments in Pier 1.
Due to the age differences between both cantilever segments, the effects due to
creep, shrinkage and prestress losses will be different. Hence, the deflections at the
tip of both the cantilevers will be different due to the 60-day age difference. To
minimize the residual stresses during key segment construction, the deflections at
both cantilever tips should be predicted precisely. Hence, in the construction stage
analysis, the age difference between the cantilevers should be taken into account.
The effects due to age difference are considered by using Time Loads for
Construction Stage function. Using this function, the time duration for age difference
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can be applied to specified elements only. The analysis steps, using the Time Loads
for Construction Stage function, are as follows:
1. Arrange construction stages assuming the pier table and segments 1 to 12

are constructed simultaneously from both the piers.
2. Load self-weight of wet concrete of key segments (load WC-KeySeg1 at the
end of left cantilever at pier 1 and load WC-KeySeg3 at the end of right
cantilever at pier 2)
3. Define a stage that has 0 time duration, activate KeySeg1 and FSM1. Then
activate the Time Load (60 days) for pier 1 and FSM1 on the “Last Day” in
the construction stage.
4. Activate KeySeg3 and FSM3, and load self-weight of wet concrete of
KeySeg2.
5. Define next stage and activate KeySeg2.
Load self-weight
굳지 않은 Keyof Seg.1,
wet concrete of KeySeg 1 &
3의 자중 재하 Remove form
3 교각 1traveler
캔틸레버의 at Pier 1, load
F/T 해체, 시간하중“Time
재하Load”
Time load 60
시간하중 60일days
Remove form traveler at Pier 2 F/T 해체

교각 2 캔틸레버의 Load self-weight
굳지of wet
않은 Keyconcrete of KeySeg
Seg.2의 자중 재하 2
Figure 24 Consideration of age difference using Time Load for Construction Stage Analysis
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The summary for the construction stages in terms of activation/deactivation of the

Structure, Load and Boundary Group at each construction stage is as follows.
1. Construction stage 1
− Activate Structure Group for the pier and pier table
− Activate Boundary Group (BC_Pier) for the pier and pier table
− st
1 day: Activate prestress, form traveler load and self-weight
− 7th day: Activate self-weight of wet concrete (segment 1)
− Activate segment 1
− 1st day: Deactivate form traveler load and self-weight of wet concrete;
activate form traveler load and prestress
− 7th day: Activate self-weight of the wet concrete (segment 2)
3. Construction stage 3-12: same as step (2)
− Activate segment 12
− 1st day: Deactivate form traveler load and self-weight of wet concrete;
activate form traveler load and prestress
− 20th day: Activate self-weight of the wet concrete (key segments 1 and 3)
− Activate KeySeg 1 and FSM1
− 1st day: Deactivate form traveler load at pier 1 and self-weight of wet
concrete at KeySeg 1; activate prestress
− Last day: activate time load for FSM1
− Activate KeySeg 3, FSM3
− 1st day: Deactivate self-weight of the wet concrete of KeySeg 3; activate
prestress and self-weight of wet concrete of KeySeg 2
− Activate KeySeg 2
− 1st day: deactivate form traveler load and self-weight of wet concrete;
activate prestress
− 1st day: activate superimposed dead load
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Define construction stages first. Assign duration for CS1 to CS12 as 12 days. Assign
duration for CS13 and CS15 as 30 days because the construction duration of the key
segment is 30 days according to the construction schedule. Define additional step as
30-10 = 20 days, assuming the initial age of the key segment is 10 days. Assign
CS16 with 0 time duration. Apply superimposed dead load at CS17. Assign 10000
days as duration for CS17 to consider the effects of long term loads, creep and
shrinkage.
Load Tab / Construction Stage option / Define C.S.
Name ( CS ) ; Suffix ( 1 to 12 ) ; Duration ( 12 )

Additional Steps>Day ( 7 )
Save Result>Stage (on) ; Additional Steps (on) ↵
Name ( CS13 ) ; Suffix ( ) ; Duration ( 30 )

Additional Steps> ; Day ( 20 ) ↵

Additional Steps> ↵

Additional Steps>Day ( 20 ) ↵


Figure 25 Defining Construction Stage
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Construction Stage Arrangement
 Define the construction Define the construction stage CS1 with reference to the construction stages
stage assuming 100 days 
summarized earlier.
for the initial age of the pier
and 15 days for the pier
table. Load / Construction Stage Option / Define Construction Stage
Name>CS1
Name ( CS1 ) ; Duration ( 12 )
Element tab
Group List>Pier1, Pier2 ; Activation>Age ( 100 )
Group List>PierTable1, PierTable2
Activation>Age ( 15 )
Boundary tab
Group List>BC_Pier
Activation>Spring/Support Position>Original (on)
Load tab
Group List>Self, PS-PierTable1, PS-PierTable2
FT-PierTable1, FT-PierTable2
Activation>Active Day>First
Group List>WC-P1Seg1, WC-P2Seg1
Activation> Active Day>7 ↵
Figure 26 Define Construction Stage 1
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Define other construction stages using the same procedure outlined in stage CS1.
Repeated input to define other construction stages can be easily performed by using
the MCT Command Shell function. The procedure to define construction stages
using the MCT Command Shell function is as follows:
Tools>MCT Command Shell

Command or Data (*STAGE)
Figure 27 MCT Command Shell
As shown in Fig. 27, the construction stage information is divided into eight
commands, and each command is as follows:
NAME : construction stage name, flag for saving output

STEP : time step
AELEM : activate structure group and its initial age
DELEM : deactivated structure group and redistribution factor for section forces
ABNDR : activated boundary group and location
DBNDR : deactivated boundary group
ALOAD : activated load group and time step
DLOAD : deactivated load group and time step
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According to the above procedure, the information for construction stage 2 can be
input as follows:
*STAGE
NAME=CS2, 12, YES, NO
STEP=7
AELEM=P1Seg1, 5, P2Seg1, 5
ALOAD=FT-P1Seg1, FIRST, FT-P2Seg1, FIRST, PS-P1Seg1, FIRST
PS-P2Seg1, FIRST, WC-P1Seg2, 7, WC-P2Seg2, 7
DLOAD=WC-P1Seg1, FIRST, WC-P2Seg1, FIRST
FT-PierTable1, FIRST, FT-PierTable2, FIRST
Click Run ( ) after input.
The construction stages can thus be easily defined using the above procedure.
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Load Input
Input loads for each construction stage. Construction stage loads consist of form
traveler, wet concrete, self-weight of segments, prestress, time load and
superimposed load. Input construction stage load as following sequences.
1. Self-weight of structure
2. Form traveler
3. Wet concrete
4. Prestress
5. Time load
6. Superimposed load
Input the self-weight first. To automatically load the self-weight of the generated
structure, define self-weight of the structure and load at CS1.
Load / Self Weight

Load Case Name>Self
Load Group Name>Self
Self Weight Factor>Z (-1)
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Input the form traveler load. The form traveler load is assumed to be a 800 kN
vertical load with a 2000 kN-m bending moment about the y-axis, applied at the tip of
the cantilever.
Once the stage mode is selected, the Structure Groups, Load Groups and Boundary
Groups assigned to the current stage are automatically activated, and the loads can
be easily entered. The loads are inputted at each construction stage using the Stage
Toolbar.
Stage>CS1
Iso View
Load Tab / Static Loads Option/ Nodal Loads

Select Single ( Node : 21 )
Load Case Name>FT ; Load Group Name>FT-PierTable1
Options>Add ; FZ ( -800 ), MY ( -2000 )

Options>Add ; FZ ( -800 ), MY ( 2000 )

Options>Add ; FZ ( -800 ), MY ( -2000 )

Options>Add ; FZ ( -800 ), MY ( 2000 )
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The form traveler load is defined according to the construction stages using the same
 The loads could 
be more easily input
procedure given in stage CS1.
using the MCT
command Shell. The
MCT command for
Nodal Loads is
“CONLOAD”. A
more detailed
explanation can be
found in the “MCT
Command Quick Node 63
Reference” in the on-
line manual Node 71
appendix.
Node 29
Node 21
Figure 28 Form Traveler Load Input
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Input the self-weight of wet concrete after the form traveler load. The self-weight of
 By using the Bill of wet concrete is calculated from the Bill of Material function. Before calculating the
Material function, the
length, surface area weights of each element using the Bill of Material function, transform each section
and weight of each composed of Tapered Section Group to Tapered Type section. By transforming the
member can be
section, sections 101-112 are generated as shown in Fig. 29.
easily calculated. A
detailed explanation
can be found in Tools 
Stage>Base
> Bill of Material in
the on-line manual.
Properties Tab/ Tapered Group
Name>1stspan
 The sections in 
Tapered Section New Start Section Number ( 101 ) ↵
Group should be
transformed to Properties Tab / Section Properties
Tapered Type section
because the weight
of each Tapered
Section Group is
calculated instead of
each element.
 The mode should

be changed to Base
Mode because
section information
can be modified only
when in Base Stage.
 Input the new

starting number for
generated sections.
Figure 29 Transform to Tapered Type Section
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Calculate the self-weight of each segment using the Bill of Material function. In Fig.
30, sections 101 to 111 represent segments 1 to 11, respectively, and section 112
represents the variable section of the pier table. The length, surface area and weight
can be confirmed for each section.
Tools / Bill of Material

Select BOM outputs>Beam-Truss Element BOM type1 (on) ↵
Figure 30 Bill of Material
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Input the self-weight of the wet concrete. The self-weight of the wet concrete is
represented by a vertical load and a y-axis bending moment. The vertical loads are
the self-weight of each segment constructed at the cantilever tip in each construction
stage. The bending moment is calculated by assuming the eccentricity for the wet

 Input the self- concrete as 2.5m.
weight of the wet
concrete using the Stage>CS1
MCT Command
Shell. The MCT Load Tab/ Static Loads Option /Nodal Loads
command for nodal Select Single ( Node : 21 )
load is “*CONLOAD”.
Load Case Name>WC ; Load Group Name>WC-P1Seg1
Options>Add ; FZ ( -1614 ), MY ( -1614*2.5 )
Options>Add ; FZ ( -1614 ), MY ( 1614*2.5 )
Options>Add ; FZ ( -1614 ), MY ( -1614*2.5 )
Options>Add ; FZ ( -1614 ), MY ( 1614*2.5 )
Figure 31 Input self-weight of wet concrete
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Input prestress. From the defined starting, inflection and ending point, the optimum
tendon profile can be generated automatically within the program. Three dimensional
tendon coordinates about the x-axis define the tendon profile. Before defining the
tendon coordinates, the tendon properties should be input.
Stage>Base
Load Tab/ (Temp./Prestress Loads )/ Tendon Property

Tendon Name ( TOP ) ; Tendon Type>Internal
Material>3: tendon
Total Tendon Area (0.0026353)
or
Tendon Area>15.2mm(0.6＂)
Number of Tendon Area (19) ↵

 The relaxation Duct Diameter (0.103) ; Relaxation Coefficient (45)
Coefficient is a constant
Curvature Friction Factor (0.2) ; Wobble Friction Factor (0.001)
used in Magura’s
formula. It is generally Ultimate Strength (1900000) ; Yield Strength (1600000)
used to calculate Load Type>Post-Tension
relaxation effects of the
tendon material over
Anchorage Slip>Begin (0.006) ; End (0.006) ↵
time. It can be assumed
to be 10 for normal Tendon Name ( BOTTOM ) ; Tendon Type>Internal
relaxation strand and 45 Material>3: tendon
for low relaxation
strand. A detailed
Total Tendon Area (0.0026353)
explanation of the or
Relaxation Coefficient
Tendon Area>15.2mm(0.6＂)
can be found under
“Prestress Loss” in the Number of Tendon Area (19) ↵
Analysis of Civil Duct Diameter (0.103) ; Relaxation Coefficient (45)
Structures.
Curvature Friction Factor (0.3) ; Wobble Friction Factor (0.0066)
Ultimate Strength (1900000) ; Yield Strength (1600000)
Load Type>Post-Tension
Anchorage Slip>Begin (0.006) ; End (0.006) ↵
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Figure 32 Input Tendon Properties
φ6˝-19
CL
Jacking
일단긴장 one end
상부강
Upper 연선
Tendon Jacking
양단긴장 both end
150. 000
19. 000 2. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 7. 000 7. 000 12 @4. 750 = 57. 000 1. 000
FSM
FSM 구간 FCM
FCM 구간 Pier
주두부Table FCM
FCM 구간
Key Seg Key Seg
7 8 9 10 11 12
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
φ6˝-19 P1
φ6˝-19
Jacking
일단긴장 one end Jacking
일단긴장 one end
Jacking
양단긴장 both end
Lower
하 부Tendon
강연선
Figure 33 Tendon Arrangement
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Figure 34 Tendon Arrangements for the Side Span
Figure 35 Tendon Arrangements for the Center Span
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 The base point for st 

Define 1 tendon for pier table 1 using Figs. 33 to 35.
the tendon profile is
the upper center point
of the prestressed Tree Menu > Group>Structure Group>PierTable1>Active
concrete box section
because the box
Load Tab / (Temp./ Prestress) Option / Tendon Profile
section is defined with Tendon Name (P1TC1R) ; Tendon Property>TOP
reference to the
Select All or Assigned Elements (21to28)
center-top.
Input Type > 3D ; Curve Type > Spline
Straight Length of Tendon>Begin (0) ; End (0)
Profile
 The slope is a fixed 
1>x ( 0 ), y ( 0 ), z ( -0.3 ), fix (off)
value if FIX is checked
on. Otherwise a curve 2>x ( 2 ), y ( 0 ), z ( -0.15 ), fix (on), Ry ( 0 ), Rz ( 0 )
with a calculated slope is 3>x ( 12 ), y ( 0 ), z ( -0.15 ), fix (on) , Ry ( 0 ), Rz ( 0 )
generated.
4>x ( 14 ), y ( 0 ), z ( -0.3 ), fix (off)
Tendon Shape>Straight
Profile Insertion Point ( 78, -3.09, 0 )
X Axis Direction>X ↵
Figure 36 Define the Tendon Profile
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Copy pre-defined tendon P1TC1R to define additional tendons profiles with the same
y coordinates.
Name>P1TC1R
Name>P1TC1R-Copy
Tendon Name (P1TC2R)

Profile Insertion Point ( 78, -3.74, 0 ) ↵
Figure 37 Copy the Tendon Profile

 A tendon profile may

be defined more easily Define each of the tendon profiles using the same procedure.
using the MCT
Command Shell. The
MCT command for
tendon profile definition
is “*TDN-PROFILE”.
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After defining all tendon profiles, apply the prestress to each construction stage using
the defined tendon profile.
Stage>CS1
Load Tab/ (Temp./ Prestress) Option / Tendon Prestress
Load Case Name>PS ; Load Group Name>PS-PierTable1
 Select “Both” in “1st Tendon>P1TC1L, P1TC1R Selected Tendons
Jacking” when both the

Stress Value>Stress ; 1st Jacking>Begin
ends are stressed.
Begin (1330000 ) ; End ( 0 )

Grouting : after ( 1 )
 Input the construction
stage in which the Load Case Name>PS ; Load Group Name>PS-PierTable1
tendon is grouted. The
Selected Tendons>P1TC1L, P1TC1R Tendon
stress is calculated for
net section before the Tendon>P1TC2L, P1TC2R Selected Tendons
grouting stage and for Stress Value>Stress ; 1st Jacking>Begin
composite section after
grouting. The tendon is
Begin (1330000 ) ; End ( 0 )
grouted after jacking Grouting : after ( 1 )
when ‘1’ is selected in
“Grouting”. Load Case Name>PS ; Load Group Name>PS-PierTable2
Tendon>P2TC1L, P2TC1R Selected Tendons
Begin (1330000 ) ; End ( 0 )
Load Case Name>PS ; Load Group Name>PS-PierTable2

Tendon>P2TC2L, P2TC2R Selected Tendons
Begin (1330000 ) ; End ( 0 )
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Figure 38 Prestress Load


 The prestress may Apply prestress at each construction stage using the same procedure.
be defined more
easily using the MCT
Command Shell. The
MCT command for
prestress is “*TDN-
PRESTRESS”.
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Input the construction time duration periods. Input the duration of construction
period between pier 1 and pier 2 as 60 days. Since the time period of 60 days is
applied at CS14, change stage to CS14 and then input the time period.
Stage>CS14
Load Tab / Construction Stage Options / C.S.Loads /Time Loads for

Construction Stage
Select Window (Fig.39, ①)
Load Group Name>TimeLoad
Options>Add
Time Loads ( 60 ) ↵
Figure 39 Input Time Load
Perform Structural Analysis
We will now perform structural analysis.
Analysis / Perform Analysis
Refer to tutorial on “Construction Stage Analysis using FCM Wizard” for analysis
output results.
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Advanced Application 5

Construction Stage Analysis of a

Construction sequence and construction stage analysis for FCM 1

Assign Working Environment 3

Define section and material properties 4

Prestressed Concrete Box Girder Modeling 10

Assign Structure Group 16

Generate Structure Group 16

Define Boundary Groups and Input Boundary Conditions 20

Assign Load Group 23

Define and Arrange Construction Stages 25

Define Construction Stages 25

Construction Stage Arrangement 30

Perform Structural Analysis 46

Construction Sequence and Construction Stage Analysis for FCM

Substructure construction Form traveler assembly

Pier table construction and fixity device set

Set the form traveler on the pier table

Form work assembly, reinforcement bar

Pour concrete, curing concrete, and jack

Move Form traveler to next segment

Side span construction (FSM)

Key segment construction

Set bearings, then jacking bottom tendon

1. Define material and section

Assign Working Environment

> New Project

Figure 1 Assign unit system

Define Section and Material Properties

Define material properties for the girder, pier and tendons.

Properties Tab / Material Properties

Type>Concrete ; Standard>ASTM (RC)

Type>Concrete ; Standard> ASTM (RC)

Name>Tendon ; Type>User Defined

Figure 2 Material Data input dialog box

Define the pier section.

Properties Tab / Section Properties

Figure 3 Set Section dialog box

Properties Tab / Section Properties

1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 750 1. 350

1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 250 1. 850

Figure 4 Define Center Span Section

Define the section properties of the box girder at the supports.

Properties Tab / Section Properties

1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 750 1. 350

1. 050 1. 750 450 1. 250 1. 850

Figure 5 Define Box Section at Supports

Section ID (5) ; Name (Support-Span)

Figure 6 Tapered Sections

Model FCM Bridge using general functions of MIDAS/Civil.

To perform construction stage analysis, construction stages must first be defined. In

Construction stages do not comprise of individual elements, boundary conditions or

The modeling procedure is as follows:

1. Prestressed concrete box girder modeling

Prestressed Concrete Box Girder Modeling

Figure 7 Segment Division

Front View, Auto Fitting (on),

Figure 8 Generation of left half of bridge using beam elements

Model / Elements / Mirror Elements