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 
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
Bridge and Structures Design Manual
This guide covers the following topics: Bridge Office Organization, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Schedules for Bridge Design, Bridge Design Specification, Loads, Horizontal and Vertical Clearances, Survey for Bridge Design, Staged Construction, Bridge Jacking, Bridge Salvage, Deck Design, Barriers, Railings, Sidewalks and Medians, Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Beams, Reinforced Concrete Deck Girders, Steel Beams, Post-Tensioned Box Girders, Retaining Walls, Culverts, Temporary Detour Bridges, Seismic Design Guidelines.
Author(s): State of Georgia, Department of Transportation
238 Pages
