Title: Design of highway bridges
First published: 1997
Description: Design of Highway Bridges provides a complete introduction to this important area of engineering, with comprehensive coverage of the theory, specifications, and procedures for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Beginning with an overview of bridge engineering history, the book examines key bridge types, selection principles, and aesthetic considerations. Design issues are then discussed in detail, from limit states and loads to resistance factors and substructure design.
Subjects: Bridges, Load factor design, Design and construction, Bridges, design and construction
Places: United States