LRFD Bridge Design: Fundamentals and Applications

This book covers the 9th edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, focusing on steel and concrete I-girder bridges, with an emphasis on seismic design and isolation. It includes worked examples, solved problems, and exercises for students and practicing engineers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the 9th edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, encompassing a wide range of topics related to deck and parapet design, load calculations, limit states and load combinations, concrete and steel I-girder design, bearing design, and more. In response to the growing importance of earthquake resiliency, the book includes two dedicated chapters, one focusing on conventional seismic design principles and the other on seismic isolation techniques applied to bridges. The primary emphasis lies in the design of steel and concrete I-girder bridges, encompassing both superstructure and substructure considerations.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides detailed explanations and illustrations of key concepts and design details from the 9th edition of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Worked Examples: Numerous worked examples and project bridges are included to facilitate a better understanding of the theoretical principles discussed.

Actual Bridge Designs: Examples of bridges designed by the author further enhance the practical application of the material.

Seismic Design Concepts: The book explores seismic design concepts and provides detailed design details for bridges, including seismic load analysis, response spectrum analysis, and seismic isolation systems.

Fatigue, Strength, Service, and Extreme Event Limit States: Coverage extends to fatigue, strength, service, and extreme event limit states, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of bridge performance under various loading conditions.

Solved Problems and Exercises: Each chapter concludes with a series of solved problems and exercises to reinforce the concepts presented, aiding in the comprehension and application of the material.

LRFD Bridge Design: Fundamentals and Applications is an invaluable resource for graduate and upper-level undergraduate civil engineering students, as well as practicing structural engineers. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in bridge design, offering a solid foundation for designing resilient and efficient bridges in today's complex engineering environment.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 162 x 239 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032208367