ABSTRACT
This chapter covers the selection and analysis of bridge superstructures and attempts to relate the most frequently used bridging materials - steel and concrete.
M Multiple
~ T 43 E Triple
D Double
S Single
orthotropic plates
I I I I I I i I ' | U L.I U IJ LI"LI I multiple web multiple box
(O-1} (0-2) 10-3)
(T-l) - (T-2) (T-3)
(D-l) (O-2) (D-3)
(S-l) (S-2) (S-3)
(S-4) (S-M)
1 2 3 4 M Number of webs in each box
Figure 20.1 Classification of bridge-deck classifications. (After Lee (1971) "The selection of box-beam arrangements in bridge design', Developments in bridge design and construction. (Crosby Lockwood).
