This is an introductory textbook on modern bridge engineering. The objectives of the text are to provide students and practicing engineers an introduction to bridge engineering and to present the fundamentals of design and construction of bridge superstructures. Since bridge engineering is a broad subject which includes many aspects, such as design, construction, inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, it is impossible to cover all topics of bridge engineering in one volume. Thus, the emphasis of the text is on the overview and basic fundamentals of design and construction of common bridge types. The text is intended to be used in classroom teaching for a one-semester course in the senior year of undergraduate studies, and not to be used as a manual.
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1．1 Definition， constituent parts， and functionalities
1．2 Role and significance
1．3 Structural types and aesthetics
1．4 Historic development
1．5 Advancement of bridges in China
References
Chapter 2 Loads
2．1 Introduction
2．2 Dead loads
2．3 Chinese railway live loads
2．4 Braking and traction forces
2．5 Wind loads
2．6 Seismic loads
2．7 Pedestrian loads
2．8 Chinese highway live loads
2．9 Other loads
2．10 Load combinations
References
Chapter 6 Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges
6．1 Introduction
6．2 Principles of prestressing
6．3 Prestressing systems
6．4 Loss of prestress
6．5 Design methods
6．6 Example bridges
References
Chapter 7 Concrete Continuous and Rigid Continuous Bridges
7．1 Introduction
7．2 Overview of prestressed concrete continuous bridges
7．3 Layout of span lengths with girder depths
7．4 Cross-sections
7．5 Layouts and detailing of prestressing tendons
7．6 Design issues
References
Chapter 8 Construction of Concrete Girder Bridges
8．1 Introduction
8．2 Construction of concrete elements
8．3 Temporary works
8．4 Erection methods
References
Chapter 9 Steel bridges
9．1 Introduction
9．2 Types of steel bridges
9．3 Plate girder bridges
9．4 Truss girder bridges
9．5 Design calculations and analysis of steel components
9．6 Construction of steel bridges
References
Chapter 10 Arch Bridges
10．1 Introduction
10．2 Terminology of arch bridges
10．3 Materials for arch bridges
10．4 Structural classification of the arch
10．5 Structural characteristics of arch bridges
10．6 Construction methods for arch bridges
References
Chapter 11 Cable-Stayed Bridges
11．1 Introduction
11．2 Structural characteristics of cable-stayed bridges
11．3 Configuration of cable-stayed bridges
11．4 Construction method of cable-stayed bridges
References
Appendix A Distribution Factors for the Guyon-Massonnet Method
