Cable Saddles, Anchorages and Connections
Saddles atop towers of suspension bridges may be large steel castings in one piece (Fig. 15.35) or, to reduce weight, partly […]
Saddles atop towers of suspension bridges may be large steel castings in one piece (Fig. 15.35) or, to reduce weight, partly […]
Under sufficiently adverse combinations of tensile stress, temperature, loading rate, geometric discontinuity (notch), and restraint, a steel member may experience a
Safe yet economical building designs necessitate application of reasonable and prudent design loads. Computation of design loads can require a complex
A building code is a legal ordinance enacted by public bodies, such as city councils, regional planning commissions, states, or federal
Since all arches are subjected to large compressive stresses and also usually carry significant bending moments, stability considerations must be addressed.
Brackets are projections that carry loads. The connection of a bracket to a support has to transmit both shear and
Closed-section members, such as box girders, often are used in highway bridges because of their rigidity, economy, appearance, and resistance to
Highway-bridge decks usually are constructed of reinforced concrete. Often, this concrete is made with conventional aggregate and weighs about 150 lb
One of the most important decisions designers have to make is selection of the proper grade of steel and corrosion-protection system.