Design of bridges

Classification of Highway Bridges

 Life span
• Temporary Bridge
• Permanent Bridge
• Semi Permanent Bridge
Classification according to purpose
Effective width method as per I.R.C.
 Ast

Ast

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 d (1 – [ 0.97 Fy Ast / Fck bd] )

Note : 0.4*0.87/0.36 = 0.97

Deflection
Influence line diagram
• Shear Force
• (X/L ), (L-X)/L
 Influence line diagram
• Bending Moment
Courbon’s Theory
 Guuon Massonet method
• Application based on orthotropic plate theory.
• Morice and little have applied successfully
applied the theory (Elastic properties are
different along X and y direction.).
• Advantage of using is single set of distribution
coefficient for two extreme case torsion in
grillage and torsion in slab.
 Hendry - Jaegar method

– Cross beams are replaced by continuous

transverse medium of equivalent stiffness.
– Load distribution are interconnected by three
dimensional parameters of bridge deck system.