ABSTRACT

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 l

chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|45 pages

Failure

chapter 3|13 pages

Design philosophies

chapter 4|42 pages

Codes of practice

chapter 7|43 pages

Dynamic vehicle loads

chapter 8|9 pages

Light rail

chapter 9|10 pages

Pedestrian and cycle loads

chapter 10|15 pages

Barrier and railing loads

chapter 11|30 pages

Stream loads

chapter 12|38 pages

Wind, earthquake and temperature effects