Classification of bridge according to material of construction:

 Timber Bridge
 Concrete Bridge
 Stone bridge
 R.C.C bridge
 Steel bridge
 P.C.C bridge
 Aluminum bridge

classification of bridge according to span length:

 Culvert bridge (less than 6m)

 Minor bridge (less than 6m-60m)
 Major bridge (more than 60m)
 Long span bridge (more than 120m)

classication of bridge according to type of superstructure:

 Slab bridge
 Beam bridge
 Arch bridge
 Truss bridge
 Cable bridge

Classification of bridge according to functions:

 Aqueduct bridge
 Viaduct bridge
 Pedestrian bridge
 Highway bridge
 Railway bridge
 Pipe line bridge

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Bridge survey :-

1).locate the site

2).obtain information about design

3).furnish line and grades for construction

4).Three or four rapid leveling for modern theodolite

Design process chart :-

1) selection of material

2) process of design

3).review of design

4) measurements and material cutting

5).to form individual components weld all the members

6).clean the machine parts and surface grinding

7).paint the components

8).assemble all parts

different bridge design methods :-

1).The truss design

2).The beam design

3).The arch

4).the suspension

5).the cantilever

6).the cable stay

The truss design :- the truss design gives high strength in the ratio of weight. It is pin
joint structure.In truss design the load of superstructure of bridge composed on truss.
The elements of truss stress compression and tension load . This design applied on
newton law of motion