Design guide for ladder deck bridges
Publication 339
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
Guidance is given on initial design of ladder deck bridges (a form of composite highway bridge), covering the reasons for choosing this form, the selection of configuration and the initial sizing. Advice is given on the application of the design rules, according to BS 5400. Guidance on the design of cross girder connections and some aspects of detailing is also provided. Includes three short worked examples of design calculations.
Author
Iles, D. C.
ISBN
9781859421727
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Bridges
- Composite bridges
Publisher History
With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.
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