Guide Book for Design of Continuous Composite Bridges

Introduction Composite Bridges/Flyovers Advantages of Steel Concrete Composite Construction Conceptual Design Composite Action in Beams Steel Grades Design Aspects in Bridge Shear Connectors Design of Shear Connectors Detailing of Shear Connectors Designs for Transverse Reinforcement Codal Stipulations General Determination of Traffic Lanes Loading Permissible Stress/Properties of M25 Grade Concrete as per IRC:21 Reinforcement (FE 415/S415 Per IS 1786) Other Specifications for M25 Grade Concrete Provision for Steel Design as per IRC: 24 Basic Permissible Stress (for Steel Conforming to IS: 2062) as per IRC:24 Deflection of Girders as per IRC: 24 Designs Procedure as per IRC Codal Provisions Design of Deck Slab Design of Longotudinal Girder Design of Cross Girder/Bracing Design of Shear Connectors Design Steps Design as per BS: 5400 Code Provisions Characteristic Features of Compact Sections Initial Design Detailed Design Design Parameters Reference Codes Loading Material Specification Design Example Cost Effectiveness Life Cycle Cost Study References