Table of Contents

Introduction to Bridges
Introduction
Bridge description
History of steel and composite bridges

Bridge Conception
Basis for design
Structural forms for bridges
Construction details
Fabrication and erection
of the steel structure
Slabs of composite bridges

Analysis and Design
Basis of design
Loads and actions
Internal forces in beam bridges
Steel beams
Composite beams
Cross bracing and plan bracing
Overall stability

Other Types of Bridge
Railway bridges
Bridges for pedestrians and cyclists
Arch bridges

Numerical Application
Example of a composite bridge

Index