Various types of loads are considered for design of bridge structures. These loads and their combinations decides the safety of the bridge construction during its use under all circumstances. The design loads should be considered properly for perfect design of ...
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Towers of Suspension and Cable Stayed Bridges -Functions and Conceptual Design
Towers of bridges are vertical concrete or steel structures extended above bridge decks. Functions and conceptual design of bridge towers are discussed.
Seismic Retrofitting of Bridge Abutments -Methods and Details
Two types of abutments used in bridge construction, monolithic and seat type. Methods and details of seismic retrofitting of bridge abutments are discussed.
Steel Corrugated Webs in Bridge Girders
The corrugated steel plate is a widely used structural element in many fields of application because of its favorable properties. Use of corrugated webs to provide enhanced shear stability and eliminate the need for transverse stiffeners.
STEPS IN ANALYSING A BRIDGE
STEPS IN ANALYSING A BRIDGE The analytical process for structure of bridges can be broken down to six main steps: Idealise the structure Form a model Idealise the loading in a form suitable for the model Solve the resulting equation ...
Advantage of Continuous over Simply Supported Multi-Span Deck
Advantages of continuous multiple-span deck over simply supported multiple-span deck Movement joints are normally added to bridge structures to accommodate movements due to dimensional changes arising from temperature variation, shrinkage, creep and effect of prestress. However, the provision of excessive ...