ABSTRACT
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in the construction of bridges. At the very least, concrete is used in the substructure even though it may not be used in the superstructure. Concrete responds very well under compression but it does not respond well in tension. e tensile resistance is usually only a small fraction of the compressive strength. Because of this, concrete used in bridges usually also contains other materials to resist the tensile forces that are created in a bridge member. is chapter discusses concrete design theory and practical design procedures used in highway structures.
