Bridge Loads: An International Perspective / Edition 1

by Colin O'Connor, Peter Shaw

Overview

This book provides a detailed summary of bridge loads from an international perspective. The authors cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are covered, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges to accommodate these loads are examined and examples provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also covered.
This book is unique in its exclusive examination of the loading and will be a useful handbook for structural engineers and designers involved in bridge construction. It is also recommended to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419246008
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/03/2000
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Colin O'Connor

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Failure. 3. Design Philosophies. 4. Codes of Practice. 5. Selection of Primary Loads and Load Factors. 6. Multiple Prescence, Progressive Failure and Fatigue. 7. Dynamic Vehicle Loads. 8. Design Loads for Other Vehicles. 9. Pedestrian and Cycle Loads. 10. Railing Loads. 11. Stream Loads. 12. Wind, Earthquake and Temperature Effects.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'Recommended as a work of outstanding importance to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.' Current Engineering Practice 2001

Editorial Reviews

'Recommended as a work of outstanding importance to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.' Current Engineering Practice 2001

From the Publisher

O'Connor (civil engineering, University of Queensland, emeritus) and Shaw (senior engineer, Brisbane City Council) cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are discussed, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads, and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges are examined, and examples are provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also discussed. Distributed in the US by Routledge. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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