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Table 3 Calculated distribution factors for one lane load

From: Full-scale test of precast prestressed concrete double-tee girder for rural bridges

Typical cross-section

Span, L (m)

Spacing of stems, s (mm)

Distribution factor

Interior beam

Exterior beam

Moment

Shear

Moment

Shear

Type (k)

12

1100

0.337

0.505

0.409

0.409

13

0.328

14

0.320

15

0.313

Type (i)

12–15

2200

0.388

0.388

0.388

0.388

Type (k)

12

1250

0.364

0.524

0.340

0.340

13

0.354

14

0.345

15

0.337

Type (i)

12–15

2500

0.460

0.460

0.460

0.460