Colin O'Connor, Peter Shaw ... 358 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 2000) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0419246002 - ISBN-13: 978-0419246008 ...
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.