| Title | Steel Bridge Design Handbook: Bridge Steels and Their Mechanical Properties |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 68088 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Wright, William J |
| 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 | This module presents an overview of structural steel products that are used for steel bridge construction. It is intended to serve as a reference and educational tool for structural engineers involved with bridge design and evaluation. The primary focus is on steel plate and rolled shape products that are available under the ASTM A709 Specification. This includes both a general introduction to steel making practices and a detailed discussion of mechanical properties. It also includes a brief introduction to other steel products such as bolts, castings, cables, and stainless steels that are often used for steel bridge connections and components. References are provided to the relevant American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and ASTM standards for additional information. The mechanical properties of bridge steels are presented based on the A 709 specification. The stress-strain behavior of the various steel grades is presented to provide an understanding of strength and ductility. Fracture toughness is discussed to relate how the Charpy V-notch test relates to fracture resistance in structures. Finally, the methodology for determining atmospheric corrosion resistance is presented along with the requirements for classification as "weathering steels" for use in un-coated applications. |
| 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:42712 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42712 |
| TRT Terms | Steel bridges; Bridge design; Mechanical properties; Welding; Handbooks |
| General Subjects | Steel Bridge; Steel Plate; Steel Manufacturing; Welding; Weldability; Steel Bridge Fabrication; Steel Mechanical Properties |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1608702 |
| Contract Number | DTFH6114D00049 |
| Report Number | FHWA-HIF-16-002 - Vol. 1 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/68000/68000/68088/FHWA-HIF-16-002_-_Vol._1.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |