The advantage of steel for long span bridges have been well established for some time. Its advantages for short and medium span bridges are also being seriously looked at now particularly form the standpoint of economy, durability, and ease in maintenance during service life. This book provides the reader with an overall perspective for design and construction of steel bridges, particular from considerations of economy, durability and ease of maintenance during service life. It highlights both theoretical as well as practical aspects which govern the process. Realistic illustrations of practical applications have been used throughout.
Starting with a study of the evolution in the design of steel bridges and lessons learnt from some landmark bridge
failures, the book discusses basic topics, such as design philosophies, characteristics of steel and loads, before
dealing with the various structural arrangements commonly used in modern steel bridges and their selection strategies. Modern systems of connections are discussed at lenght. The book contains several chapters explaining important aspects of fabrication and erection, including methodologies for erection of common steel bridges. Durability, protection against corrosion and post-construction maintenance are discussed in detail.
It is expected that the book will provide practical guidelines to students as well as engineers and designers in industry for achieving economy, durability and ease in maintenance.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Evolution of Steel Bridges
Chapter 2 : Learning from Failures
Chapter 3 : Design Philosophies and Safety
Chapter 4 : Characteristics of Steel
Chapter 5 : Loads
Chapter 6 : Primary Structural Systems
Chapter 7 : Selection of Structural Systems
Chapter 8 : Deck Systems
Chapter 9 : Beam and Plate Girder Bridges
Chapter 10 : Truss Bridges
Chapter 11 : Semi-Through Bridges
Chapter 12 : Arch Bridges
Chapter 13 : Cable Supported Bridges
Chapter 14 : Bridge Bearings
Chapter 15 : Welding Processes
Chapter 16 : Welded Joints
Chapter 17 : Bolted and Riveted Joints
Chapter 18 : Connections: Design Principles
Chapter 19 : Fabrication Procedures
Chapter 20 : Quality Control in Fabrication
Chapter 21 : Erection
Chapter 22 : Erection Equipment, Tools and Tackles
Chapter 23 : Erection Methods
Chapter 24 : Safety During Erection
Chapter 25 : Durability
Chapter 26 : Protection Against Corrosion
Chapter 27 : Post-Construction Maintenance
Index
