Bridge Design

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. About the Authors
3. Preface
4. Acknowledgements
5. 1 Introduction
   1. 1.1 Generalities
   2. 1.2 Definitions and Terminology
   3. 1.3 Bridge Classification
   4. 1.4 Bridge Typology
   5. 1.5 Some Historical References
   6. References
6. 2 Bridge Design: Site Data and Basic Conditions
   1. 2.1 Design Phases and Methodology
   2. 2.2 Basic Site Data
   3. 2.3 Bridge Location. Alignment, Bridge Length and Hydraulic Conditions
   4. 2.4 Elements Integrated in Bridge Decks
   5. References
7. 3 Actions and Structural Safety
   1. 3.1 Types of Actions and Limit State Design
   2. 3.2 Permanent Actions
   3. 3.3 Highway Traffic Loading – Vertical Forces
   4. 3.4 Braking, Acceleration and Centrifugal Forces in Highway Bridges
   5. 3.5 Actions on Footways or Cycle Tracks and Parapets, of Highway Bridges
   6. 3.6 Actions for Abutments and Walls Adjacent to Highway Bridges
   7. 3.7 Traffic Loads for Railway Bridges
   8. 3.8 Braking, Acceleration and Centrifugal Forces in Railway Bridges: Nosing Forces
   9. 3.9 Actions on Maintenance Walkways and Earth Pressure Effects for Railway Bridges
   10. 3.10 Dynamic Load Effects
   11. 3.11 Wind Actions and Aerodynamic Stability of Bridges
   12. 3.12 Hydrodynamic Actions
   13. 3.13 Thermal Actions and Thermal Effects
   14. 3.14 Shrinkage, Creep and Relaxation in Concrete Bridges
   15. 3.15 Actions Due to Imposed Deformations. Differential Settlements
   16. 3.16 Actions Due to Friction in Bridge Bearings
   17. 3.17 Seismic Actions
   18. 3.18 Accidental Actions
   19. 3.19 Actions During Construction
   20. 3.20 Basic Criteria for Bridge Design
   21. References
8. 4 Conceptual Design and Execution Methods
   1. 4.1 Concept Design: Introduction
   2. 4.2 Span Distribution and Deck Continuity
   3. 4.3 The Influence of the Execution Method
   4. 4.4 Superstructure: Concrete Bridges
   5. 4.5 Superstructure: Steel and Steel‐Concrete Composite Bridges
   6. 4.6 Superstructure: Execution Methods
   7. 4.7 Substructure: Conceptual Design and Execution Methods
   8. References
9. 5 Aesthetics and Environmental Integration
   1. 5.1 Introduction
   2. 5.2 Integration and Formal Aspects
   3. 5.3 Bridge Environment
   4. 5.4 Shape and Function
   5. 5.5 Order and Continuity
   6. 5.6 Slenderness and Transparency
   7. 5.7 Symmetries, Asymmetries and Proximity with Other Bridges
   8. 5.8 Piers Aesthetics
   9. 5.9 Colours, Shadows, and Detailing
   10. 5.10 Urban Bridges
   11. References
10. 6 Superstructure: Analysis and Design
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Structural Models
    3. 6.3 Deck Slabs
    4. 6.4 Transverse Analysis of Bridge Decks
    5. 6.5 Deck Analysis by Grid and FEM Models
    6. 6.6 Longitudinal Analysis of the Superstructure
    7. 6.7 Influence of Construction Methods on Superstructure Analysis
    8. 6.8 Prestressed Concrete Decks: Design Aspects
    9. 6.9 Steel and Composite Decks
    10. 6.10 Reference to Special Bridges: Bowstring Arches and Cable‐Stayed Bridges
    11. References
11. 7 Substructure: Analysis and Design
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Distribution of Forces Between Piers and Abutments
    3. 7.3 Design of Bridge Bearings
    4. 7.4 Reference to Seismic Devices
    5. 7.5 Abutments: Analysis and Design
    6. 7.6 Bridge Piers: Analysis and Design
    7. References
12. 8 Design Examples: Concrete and Composite Options
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 Basic Data and Bridge Options
    3. 8.3 Hazard Scenarios and Actions
    4. 8.4 Prestressed Concrete Solution
    5. 8.5 Steel–Concrete Composite Solution
    6. References
13. Annex A Buckling and Ultimate Strength of Flat Plates
    1. A.1 Critical Stresses and Buckling Modes of Flat Plates
    2. A.2 Buckling of Stiffened Plates
    3. A.3 Post‐Buckling Behaviour and Ultimate Strength of Flat Plates
    4. References
14. Index
15. End User License Agreement