| Title | Steel Bridge Design Handbook: Structural Analysis |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 68082 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Coletti, Domenic; Puckett, Jay A. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridges and Structures |
| Corporate Contributor |
HDR, Inc. |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridges and Structures |
| Publication Date | 20151201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | An important aspect of the structural analysis process is the selection of the mathematical model and associated analysis method. Few absolute guidelines are available for the selection of an analysis method. The number of permutations resulting from various combinations of complicating physical features and mathematical models is virtually boundless. This decision should be based on an evaluation of the nature and complexity of the structure, a thorough understanding of the expected behavior, and knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the various analysis options. Therefore, this module provides an overview for the structural analysis of steel girder bridges. Discussions include the applicable loads, descriptions of the various tools and techniques available, and considerations for selecting the appropriate application or technique for a given bridge. |
| Public Note | The previous version of this Handbook was published as FHWA-IF-12-052 and was developed to be current with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 5th Edition with the 2010 Interims. FHWA-HIF-16-002 was updated in 2015 by HDR, Inc., to be current with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 7th Edition. |
| Rosap ID | dot:42906 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42906 |
| TRT Terms | Bridge design; Steel bridges; Structural analysis; Handbooks |
| General Subjects | Steel Bridges; Analysis Models; 2D Grid; 3D Finite Element Model; Influence Surface; Live Load |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1608659 |
| Contract Number | DTFH6114D00049 |
| Report Number | FHWA-HIF-16-002 – Vol. 8 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/68000/68000/68082/FHWA-HIF-16-002___Vol._8.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |