Bridge Design and Evaluation: LRFD and LRFR

Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Bridge Engineering and Highway Bridge Network 1.2 Types of Highway Bridges 1.3 Bridge Construction and Its Relation to Design 1.4 AASHTO Specifications and Design and Evaluation Methods 1.5 Goals for Bridge Design and Evaluation 1.6 Preliminary Design vs. Detailed Design 1.7 Organization of This Book 1.8 References Chapter 2 Requirements for Bridge Design and Evaluation 2.1 General Requirements 2.2Limit States 2.3 Constructability 2.4 Safety 2.5 Serviceability 2.6 Inspectability 2.7 Economy 2.8 Aesthetics 2.9 Summary 2.10 References Exercise problems Chapter 3 Loads, Load Effects, and Load Combinations 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Permanent Loads 3.3 Transient Loads 3.4 Load Combinations 3.5 References Exercise Problems Chapter 4 Superstructure Design 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Highway Bridge Superstructure Systems 4.3 Primary Components of Highway Bridge Superstructure 4.4 Deck Systems 4.5 Deck Supporting Systems 4.6 Design of Reinforced Concrete Deck Slabs 4.7 Design of Steel I Beams 4.8 Design of Prestressed Concrete I Beams 4.9 References Exercise Problems Chapter 5 Bearing Design 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Types of Bridge Bearing 5.3 Appropriate Selection of Bearings 5.4 Design of Elastomeric Bearings 5.5 References Exercise Problems Chapter 6 Substructure Design 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Piers 6.3 Abutments 6.4 Foundations 6.5 Design of Piers 6.6 Design of Abutments 6.7 References Exercise Problems Chapter 7 Highway Bridge Evaluation 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Inspection and Condition Rating 7.3 Load Rating 7.4 Fatigue Evaluation for Steel Components 7.5 References Exercise Problems