Publication 339 Design guide for ladder deck bridges

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Guidance is given on initial design of ladder deck bridges (a form of composite highway bridge), covering the reasons for choosing this form, the selection of configuration and the initial sizing. Advice is given on the application of the design rules, according to BS 5400. Guidance on the design of cross girder connections and some aspects of detailing is also provided. Includes three short worked examples of design calculations.

Author

Iles, D. C.

ISBN

9781859421727

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