Planning and Design of Bridges

Abstract

History of bridges -- Bridge location -- Bridge layout -- Crossing the river -- Structural bridge system -- Superstructure-steel bridges -- Superstructure-reinforced concrete bridges -- Substructure-piers -- Substructure-abutments -- Aesthetics in bridge design -- Specifications and codes -- Methodological trends in design of bridges -- Methodology of preliminary design -- Comparison of alternatives -- Computer-aided design of bridges.