Bridge Loads

✍ Scribed by Colin O'Connor

• Year: 2000
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 359
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book provides a detailed summary of bridge loads from an international perspective. The authors cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are covered, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges to accommodate these loads are examined and examples provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also covered.This book is unique in its exclusive examination of the loading and will be a useful handbook for structural engineers and designers involved in bridge construction. It is also recommended to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Acknowledgements......Page 9
Introduction......Page 10
Failure......Page 23
Design philosophies......Page 68
Codes of practice......Page 81
Selection of primary loads and load factors......Page 123
Multiple presence, progressive failure and fatigue......Page 173
Dynamic vehicle loads......Page 191
Light rail......Page 234
Pedestrian and cycle loads......Page 243
Barrier and railing loads......Page 253
Stream loads......Page 268
Wind, earthquake and temperature effects......Page 298
Bibliography......Page 336
Index......Page 352