Detailing for Weldability
Overdetailing of weld sizes and joint configurations can cause unnecessary fabrication and in-service problems and higher costs. Some designers believe […]
Overdetailing of weld sizes and joint configurations can cause unnecessary fabrication and in-service problems and higher costs. Some designers believe […]
Bridges must be designed so that catastrophic collapse cannot occur from seismic forces. Damage to a structure, even to the
Prevention of buckling is important in bridge design, because of the potential for collapse. Three forms of buckling must be considered
Wind loading as described in Art. 9.1 is the basis for design wind loads specified in Minimum Design Loads for Buildings
Cold-formed members for most application are designed in accordance with the Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, American
To prevent undue vibration of tension members, AISC specifications for ASD and LRFD suggest that the slenderness ratio L/ r be
In the design of beams, girders, and trusses, the span should be taken as the distance between the center of
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A few special conditions relating to elements of arch bridges other than the ribs and ties should be considered in design
Computers greatly facilitate preliminary and final design of all structures. They also make possible consideration of many alternative forms and layouts,