Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges

Timber Bridges Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance

This PDF book covers the following topics related to Timber Bridges : Timber as a Bridge Material, Types of Timber Bridges, Properties of Wood and Structural Wood Products, Preservation and Protection of Timber Bridges, Basic Timber Design Concepts for Bridges, Loads and Forces on Timber Bridges, Design of Beam Superstructures, Design of Longitudinal Deck Superstructures, Design of Longitudinal Stress-laminated Deck Superstructures , Rail Systems for Timber Decks, Wearing Surfaces for Timber Decks , Timber Bridge Fabrication and Construction, Bridge Inspection for Decay and Other Deterioration, Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Timber Bridges, Bridge Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Replacement: Case Histories.

Author(s): Michael A. Ritter, Structural Engineer United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

907 Pages

Steel Bridges

This book covers the design of steel bridges in general with emphasis on bridge systems commonly used to cover short and moderate spans, namely plate girder bridges, box girder bridges, and truss bridges. The book is intended for senior year college students and practicing bridge engineers. Topics covered includes: Types Of Bridges, Materials For Bridge Construction, Design Loads On Bridges, Design Considerations, Bridge Floors, Plate Girder Bridges, Composite Plate Girder Bridges, Box Girder Bridges, Truss Bridges.

Author(s): Metwally Abu-hamd

328 Pages