Preliminary Design of Bridges for Architects and Engineers

by Melaragno

Overview

Focusing on the conceptual and preliminary stages in bridge design, this book addresses the new conceptual criteria employed when evaluating project proposals, considering elements from architectural aspects and structural aesthetics to environmental compatibility.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price. Price is available on request.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824701840
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/10/1998
Series:	Civil and Environmental Engineering , #1
Pages:	548
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michele Melaragno is a Professor of Architecture and Buidling Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Table of Contents

Bridge generalities; preliminary design; computer software for bridge design; bridge aesthetics; rehabilitation of bridges; fundamentals of design for structural engineers; appendices - 1 -an inventory of noticeable bridges in the United States and around the world, 2 - bridge design standards, 3 - highway live loads, 4 - standard specifications for railroad bridges by area, 5 -computer software reference, 6 - national and international bridge organizations, 7 - bridge proposal announcements, 8 -announcements of consulting design contracts for bridge structures, 9 - bridge awards, 10 - bridge beam design theory, 11 - homage to two legendary figures, 12 - preliminary truss selections, 13 - official documents basic data for rehabilitation projects, 14 - cables and wire ropes, 15 - Unites States coast guard permit application form for bridge construction.

Editorial Reviews

A text directed mostly to the average structural engineer who desires to expand his or her practice to bridge design by participating in design competitions with conceptual and preliminary plans. Although the author emphasizes the architectural components of design and environmental aesthetics, all topics related to the preliminary design of bridges are touched upon. Six chapters discuss such topics as: the historical development of bridges; bridge types and components; computer software for design; aesthetics; rehabilitation and improvement of bridges; and fundamentals of design such as visual dynamics, loads, soil conditions for foundations, construction costs, and safety. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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