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Bridge Design

Author José J. Oliveira Pedro , António J. Reis
Release Date: 2019/06/01
ISBN: 9780470843635
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Book Description

A comprehensive guide to bridge design

Bridge Design - Concepts and Analysis provides a unique approach, combining the fundamentals of concept design and structural analysis of bridges in a single volume. The book discusses design solutions from the authors’ practical experience and provides insights into conceptual design with concrete, steel or composite bridge solutions as alternatives.

Key features:

  • Principal design concepts and analysis are dealt with in a unified approach.
  • Execution methods and evolution of the static scheme during construction are dealt with for steel, concrete and composite bridges.
  • Aesthetics and environmental integration of bridges are considered as an issue for concept design.
  • Bridge analysis, including modelling and detail design aspects, is discussed for different bridge typologies and structural materials.
  • Specific design verification aspects are discussed on the basis of present design rules in Eurocodes.

The book is an invaluable guide for postgraduate students studying bridge design, bridge designers and structural engineers. 

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    5. 1.5 Some Historical References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
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