ADVANCES IN SHORT-SPAN STEEL BRIDGES

Innovative design and construction techniques for short-span bridges can result in cost savings from 5% to 15% according to recent studies sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). One technique is to widen the spaces with improved lateral distribution factors. Fewer girders are required, saving in cost and weight.

• Corporate Authors:

  Better Roads

  P.O. Box 558
  Park Ridge, IL  United States  60068
• Publication Date: 1985-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-27
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Better Roads
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Better Roads

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction management; Girder bridges; Metal bridges; Savings; Spacing; Steel bridges
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458002
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Information, Incorporated
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1986 12:00AM