Steel Bridge Design Handbook: Structural Behavior of Steel

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• Creators:
  White, Donald
• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridge Technology
• Corporate Contributors:
  HDR Engineering
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Steel bridges
  • Bridge design
  • Structural design
  • Bridge members
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-IF-12-052
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridge Technology
• Abstract:
  The behavior of steel structures is an intricate and fascinating topic. This module is intended to serve as a guide to the AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specifications and their representation of the behavior of steel bridge systems and members. The module focuses on the structural form and function of bridge systems and members, with emphasis on strength limit states. Where relevant, recent advances in the AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings as well as findings from research developments are discussed in addition to the AASHTO LRFD Specfications. There are numerous areas where a broad understanding of the fundamental behavior of structures is key to the proper interpretation, application, and where necessary, extension of the AASHTO LRFD Specfications. This module aims to aid the Engineer in reviewing and understanding the essential principles of steel system and member strength behavior and design.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49743/dot_49743_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.76 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
• Main Document Checksum:
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