Design of Highway Bridges by Richard M. Barker

Design of Highway Bridges

An LRFD Approach

Richard M. Barker, Jay A. Puckett

Wiley · Print & ebook · April 27, 2021

The latest in bridge design and analysis—revised to reflect the eighth edition of the AASHTO LRFD specifications Design of Highway Bridges: An LRFD Approach, 4th Edition, offers up-to-date coverage of engineering fundamentals for the design of short- and medium-span bridges.

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Who it’s for
Explore highway bridge design fundamentals alongside updated AASHTO LRFD specifications and construction methods.
Themes
Highway bridge design, LRFD specifications, Bridge construction methods
Genres
Bridge Engineering, Structural Engineering, Highway & Traffic Engineering

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The latest in bridge design and analysis—revised to reflect the eighth edition of the AASHTO LRFD specifications Design of Highway Bridges: An LRFD Approach, 4th Edition, offers up-to-date coverage of engineering fundamentals for the design of short- and medium-span bridges.

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Fully updated to incorporate the 8th Edition of the AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications, this invaluable resource offers civil engineering students and practitioners a a comprehensive introduction to the latest construction methods and materials in bridge design, including Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC), ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC), and Practical 3D Rigorous Analysis. This updated Fourth Edition offers: - Dozens of end-of-chapter worked problems and design examples based on the latest AASHTO LRFD Specifications. - Access to a Solutions Manual and multiple bridge plans including cast-in-place, precast concrete, and steel multi-span available on the Instructor’s companion website From gaining base knowledge of the AASHTO LRFD specifications to detailed guidance on highway bridge design, Design of Highway Bridges is the one-stop reference for civil engineering students and a key study resource for those seeking engineering licensure through the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam.

AASHTO LRFD Design

Explore highway bridge design fundamentals alongside updated AASHTO LRFD specifications and construction methods.

Come here for

  • Worked problems and design examples based on the latest AASHTO LRFD Specifications
  • Coverage of accelerated construction, UHPC, and practical 3D rigorous analysis

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  • Design guidance for short- and medium-span bridges
  • Examples reflecting the eighth edition of AASHTO LRFD specifications

Where it sits

Bridge Engineering99%
Highway & Traffic Engineering67%
Structural Engineering64%

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Publisher categories

  • Civil Engineering
Authors
Richard M. Barker, Jay A. Puckett
Publisher
Wiley
Published
April 27, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Highway bridge design · LRFD specifications · Bridge construction methods
Reading lane
Civil Engineering