Howe underslung Truss Bridge

FEATURES

o Such bridge are generally referred as the

"Upside-Down Bridge" because as a deck
truss, it looks like a through truss
positioned upside-down.
o Railroad companies often select a deck
truss for valley crossings.
o Such design provides enough room to
locate the trusses under the deck but can
be placed where there is no risk for flood
damage.
o The deck truss design kept them safe from
tall trains or derailing trains.
o In an engineering sense, the bridge is not
an upside down through truss, it is a deck

ADVANTAGES

 The underslung truss is the most economical as the deck

provides support for the live load and also braces the
compression chord.
Its a powerful demonstration of strength and versatility.
the problem of the headroom clearance required for top of the
deck is solved
For smaller distance, they spanned the whole distance, from
shore to shore, without piers in the water; many pieces
working together to form a stronger whole

DISADVANTAGES

 When the span is large, and the underslung

truss cannot be used.
*But this is solved by providing through
girder that can be the most economic
solution

METHODOLOGY

 To design the truss using STAAD Pro V8i

software
Defining the material to be used for the
truss members
Referring code books (IRC 112, IRC 6-2010
And IS 800) for various load combination
for the truss design.
Calculating the load bearing capacity and
load in each member
Design of the different connects (i.e.
bolted or welded) whichever is preferable
according to the design load obtained.
Compare and contrast the result obtained.

Howe underslung Truss Design

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