Design of modern highway bridges

This text provides an introduction to the theory and practice of designing modern highway bridge superstructures. Beginning with the history of bridges, it describes various types of bridge superstructures, materials of construction, bridge loadings, and analysis techniques for various types.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taly, Narendra
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Mc Graw Hill 1998
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Materials of Bridge Construction
  • Loads on Bridges
  • The Load Path and Load Distribution in Bridge Superstructures
  • Serviceability Criteria: Deflection and Fatigue
  • Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges
  • Prestressed Concrete Bridges
  • Slab-Steel Beam Bridges
  • Plate Girder Bridges
  • Inspection, Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance of Bridges
  • Aesthetics of Bridges