Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges

Print
General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(232)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Apr 01, 2011
Solicitation Number: 1263
Partners: IADOT, IL, KS, MN, NE, OK, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Mar 31, 2014
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2018
Contract End Date: May 31, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $285,000.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $320,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
Study Champion(s): Tammy Bailey
Tammy.Bailey@iowadot.us
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Illinois Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2012 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2013 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2014 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson
Illinois Department of Transportation 2015 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson
Iowa Department of Transportation 2011 $0.00 Ahmad Abu-Hawash -- --
Kansas Department of Transportation 2011 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney
Kansas Department of Transportation 2012 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney
Kansas Department of Transportation 2013 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney
Kansas Department of Transportation 2014 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney
Kansas Department of Transportation 2015 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2011 $30,000.00 Lisa Jansen
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2012 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2013 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2014 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2015 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2016 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson
Oklahoma Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2012 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2013 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2014 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons
Oklahoma Transportation 2015 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2014 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2015 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus

Study Description

Traditional bridge design and bridge rating are based upon codified procedures that examine a bridge's capability to resist traditional highway-type vehicles (e.g., trucks). It is known, however, that other vehicles (e.g., farm/agricultural vehicles or implements of husbandry) use these bridges. These farm vehicles have characteristics that are quite different from traditional vehicles; specifically, they tend to have different wheel spacing, different gage widths, different wheel footprints, dynamic coupling characteristics, and others. Further, these vehicles are carrying heavier loads as the agriculture industry has desired them to do so. Currently, the Iowa DOT Bridge Rating Engineer must make assumptions about how highway bridges resist these non-traditional vehicles. Thus, a research study is needed to more accurately characterize how applied loads from these implements of husbandry are resisted. Specifically, it is desired to understand how these agriculture loads are distributed through the structural elements comprising the bridge and to assess the magnitude of the dynamic loads these vehicles impose. Further, it is desired to know what methods of analyzing bridges for these loads are acceptable, so that accurate bridge ratings may be produced.

Objectives

The objective of this study is to determine how the implements of husbandry distribute their load within a bridge structural system and to provide recommendations for accurately analyzing bridges for these loading effects. To achieve this objective the distribution of live load and dynamic impact effects for different types of agricultural vehicles will be determined by load testing and evaluating two general types of bridges. The types of equipment studied will include but will not be limited to; grain wagons/grain carts, manure tank wagons, agriculture fertilizer applicators, and tractors. Once the effect of these vehicles has been determined, recommendations for the analysis of bridges for these non-traditional vehicles will be developed.

Scope of Work

The research is proposed to be conducted in two phases. Since Iowa DOT has already identified bridges needing evaluation, Iowa DOT is providing the funding sufficient for the completion of Phase I. Iowa State University (ISU) researchers associated with the Bridge Engineering Center will be performing the tasks associated with Phase I. A proposed Phase II will provide the opportunity for other states to participate, including suggesting additional bridges/bridge types for evaluation or for the expansion of the Phase I plan to include a more comprehensive analytical component. The number of bridges to be evaluated depends upon the number of states/organizations participating in the pooled fund, the level of cooperation of local implement operators, and other factors. For example, if the bridges to be tested in Phase II are all located in the State of Iowa it is estimated that the cost per additional bridge would be $10,000. If, however, the bridges selected for inclusion in Phase II are outside of Iowa, it is estimated that the per bridge cost would be approximately 20% higher.

Comments

Minimum 2 states @ $10,000 per year for 5 years Requirements of partners: - Financial support - TAC participation - Provide bridge information files as requested by the research team - Provide access to tested bridges - Provide needed traffic control during testing - Provide a tandem axle dump truck for testing

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Quarterly Report: December 2017 2017 12 31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-01-26
Quarterly Report: September 2017 17 09 30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-10-23
Vol iii, Study of the impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_iii_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2017-10-04
Vol ii, Study of the impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_ii_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2017-10-04
Vol i_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_i_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2017-10-04
Tech Brief_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_Tech Brief_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2017-10-04
Quarterly Report: June 2017 17_06-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-08-07
Quarterly Report: March 2017 2017_03_31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-04-24
Quarterly Report: December 2016 16_12-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-02-02
Quarterly Report: September 2016 16_09-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-10-19
Quarterly Report: March 2016 2016_03-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-18
Quarterly Report: June 2016 2016_06-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-09
Quarterly Report: December 2015 2015_12-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-02-02
Quarterly Report: September 2015 5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-10-20
Quarterly Report: March 2015 TPF-5(232)_March2015.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-04-29
Acceptance Memo 2015 TPF-5(232) Pooled Fund acceptance memo.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2015-04-17
Quarterly Report: December 2014 TPF-5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2015-01-29
Quarterly Report: September 2014 TPF5(232)_September2014.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-11-12
Quarterly Report: June 2014 TPF(232)_June 2014.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-07-31
Quarterly Report: March 2014 5(232) QR March 2014.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-04-30
Quarterly Report: December 2013 5(232) QPR Dec 2013.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-01-31
Quarterly Report: September 2013 TPF-5(232).pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-11-05
Quarterly Report: June 2013 TPF-5(232) 2013 Q2.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-07-24
Quarterly Report: March 2013 5(232)March 2013.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-04-29
Quarterly Report: December 2012 TPF-5(232)_Dec 2012 QR.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-01-31
Quarterly Report: September 2012 TPF-5(232) Sept 2012.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-10-26
Quarterly Report: June 2012 5(232)_QPR_June 2012.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-08-09
Quarterly Report: March 2012 5(232) FY12 qtr 3.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-04-25
Quarterly Report: December 2011 5(232) Bridge Husbandry_Dec2011 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-03-02
Quarterly Report: July - Sept. 2011 TPF-5(232)_Jul-Sept2011.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-10-28
Quarterly Report TPF-5(232) - June 30, 2011 TPF-5(232) Quarterly Report_Jun11.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-08-12
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
STUDY OF THE IMPACTS OF IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY ON BRIDGES 1263.pdf TPF Study Documentation Solicitation Public 2011-09-25

Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(232)
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Apr 01, 2011
Solicitation Number: 1263
Partners: IADOT, IL, KS, MN, NE, OK, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date: Mar 31, 2014
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2018
Contract End Date: May 31, 2016
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $285,000.00
Total Commitments Received: $320,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Illinois Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2012 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2013 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2014 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2015 $10,000.00 James Klein Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2011 $0.00 Ahmad Abu-Hawash -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Kansas Department of Transportation 2011 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
Kansas Department of Transportation 2012 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
Kansas Department of Transportation 2013 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
Kansas Department of Transportation 2014 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
Kansas Department of Transportation 2015 $6,000.00 Kent Anschutz Rodney Montney 785-291-3844 rodney@ksdot.org
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2011 $30,000.00 Lisa Jansen 651-366-3779 lisa.jansen@state.mn.us
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2012 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2013 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2014 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2015 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2016 $15,000.00 Mark Traynowicz Jodi Gibson 402-479-4337 jodi.gibson@nebraska.gov
Oklahoma Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2012 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2013 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2014 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Oklahoma Transportation 2015 $10,000.00 Walter Peters Beckie Lyons blyons@odot.org
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus 608-267-2294 lynnm.hanus@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2012 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus 608-267-2294 lynnm.hanus@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2013 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus 608-267-2294 lynnm.hanus@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2014 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus 608-267-2294 lynnm.hanus@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2015 $15,000.00 Travis McDaniel Lynn Hanus 608-267-2294 lynnm.hanus@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

Traditional bridge design and bridge rating are based upon codified procedures that examine a bridge's capability to resist traditional highway-type vehicles (e.g., trucks). It is known, however, that other vehicles (e.g., farm/agricultural vehicles or implements of husbandry) use these bridges. These farm vehicles have characteristics that are quite different from traditional vehicles; specifically, they tend to have different wheel spacing, different gage widths, different wheel footprints, dynamic coupling characteristics, and others. Further, these vehicles are carrying heavier loads as the agriculture industry has desired them to do so. Currently, the Iowa DOT Bridge Rating Engineer must make assumptions about how highway bridges resist these non-traditional vehicles. Thus, a research study is needed to more accurately characterize how applied loads from these implements of husbandry are resisted. Specifically, it is desired to understand how these agriculture loads are distributed through the structural elements comprising the bridge and to assess the magnitude of the dynamic loads these vehicles impose. Further, it is desired to know what methods of analyzing bridges for these loads are acceptable, so that accurate bridge ratings may be produced.

Objectives

The objective of this study is to determine how the implements of husbandry distribute their load within a bridge structural system and to provide recommendations for accurately analyzing bridges for these loading effects. To achieve this objective the distribution of live load and dynamic impact effects for different types of agricultural vehicles will be determined by load testing and evaluating two general types of bridges. The types of equipment studied will include but will not be limited to; grain wagons/grain carts, manure tank wagons, agriculture fertilizer applicators, and tractors. Once the effect of these vehicles has been determined, recommendations for the analysis of bridges for these non-traditional vehicles will be developed.

Scope of Work

The research is proposed to be conducted in two phases. Since Iowa DOT has already identified bridges needing evaluation, Iowa DOT is providing the funding sufficient for the completion of Phase I. Iowa State University (ISU) researchers associated with the Bridge Engineering Center will be performing the tasks associated with Phase I. A proposed Phase II will provide the opportunity for other states to participate, including suggesting additional bridges/bridge types for evaluation or for the expansion of the Phase I plan to include a more comprehensive analytical component. The number of bridges to be evaluated depends upon the number of states/organizations participating in the pooled fund, the level of cooperation of local implement operators, and other factors. For example, if the bridges to be tested in Phase II are all located in the State of Iowa it is estimated that the cost per additional bridge would be $10,000. If, however, the bridges selected for inclusion in Phase II are outside of Iowa, it is estimated that the per bridge cost would be approximately 20% higher.

Comments

Minimum 2 states @ $10,000 per year for 5 years Requirements of partners: - Financial support - TAC participation - Provide bridge information files as requested by the research team - Provide access to tested bridges - Provide needed traffic control during testing - Provide a tandem axle dump truck for testing

Title File/Link Type Private
Quarterly Report: December 2017 2017 12 31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2017 17 09 30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Vol iii, Study of the impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_iii_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Public
Vol ii, Study of the impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_ii_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Public
Vol i_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_vol_i_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf Deliverable Public
Tech Brief_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges TR-613_Tech Brief_Study of the Impacts of Implements of Husbandry on Bridges.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Quarterly Report: June 2017 17_06-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2017 2017_03_31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2016 16_12-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2016 16_09-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2016 2016_03-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2016 2016_06-30 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2015 2015_12-31 QPR 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2015 5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2015 TPF-5(232)_March2015.pdf Progress Report Public
Acceptance Memo 2015 TPF-5(232) Pooled Fund acceptance memo.pdf Memorandum Public
Quarterly Report: December 2014 TPF-5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2014 TPF5(232)_September2014.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2014 TPF(232)_June 2014.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2014 5(232) QR March 2014.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2013 5(232) QPR Dec 2013.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2013 TPF-5(232).pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2013 TPF-5(232) 2013 Q2.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2013 5(232)March 2013.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2012 TPF-5(232)_Dec 2012 QR.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2012 TPF-5(232) Sept 2012.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2012 5(232)_QPR_June 2012.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2012 5(232) FY12 qtr 3.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2011 5(232) Bridge Husbandry_Dec2011 Quarterly Report.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: July - Sept. 2011 TPF-5(232)_Jul-Sept2011.docx Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report TPF-5(232) - June 30, 2011 TPF-5(232) Quarterly Report_Jun11.pdf Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
STUDY OF THE IMPACTS OF IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY ON BRIDGES 1263.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public

Currently, Transportation Pooled Fund is not supported on mobile devices, please access this Web portal using a desktop or laptop computer.