Publication 289 Design guide for composite highway bridges

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Covers the design of bridge decks according to BS 5400, including the amendments to Part 3 issued in 2000. The guidance relates mainly to highway bridge decks, and where the deck slab is on top of 1-section steel girders. Main beams, restraints, slab design and shear connection design principles are presented. Elastic and plastic moment resistance of beams are both included (non-compact and compact sections according to BS 5400 terminology). Reference is made to the Highways Agency documents that implement the use of BS 5400 and which provide additional requirements.

Document History

Supersedes P065, P066 and P084. Companion publication to P290.

Author

Iles, D. C.

ISBN

9781859421178

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