Bridge Engineering

Description

“A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. There are many different designs that all serve unique purposes and apply to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, the materials used to make it, and the funds available to build it. All major bridges are built with the public’s money. Therefore, bridge design that best serves the public interest has a threefold goal: to be as efficient, economical and elegant as is safely possible.
Bridges can be divided into two categories: standard overpass bridges or unique-design bridges over rivers, chasms, or estuaries. This book describes features common to both types, but it concentrates on the unique bridges because of their greater technical, economic, and aesthetic interest. It also includes an overview of seismic design practices and changes in retrofit practices.
The entire gamut of bridge engineering in relation to basic approaches to design of bridges, supported by numerous case studies is presented. ‘Bridge Engineering’ has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changes in technology that have occurred in the past. The text has been specifically designed to suit the requirements of design and practising engineers as well as students. “