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LRFD Bridge Design Resources Guide

The document provides information on 11 bridge design examples and software resources available for learning and applying Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). It includes 2 design textbooks and examples from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for steel superstructure, prestressed concrete superstructure, and 3-span continuous composite steel bridges. It also lists strut-and-tie model design examples from the American Concrete Institute and live load analysis software from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Most resources are available for free download, while some require purchasing textbooks or attending training courses.

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LRFD Bridge Design Resources Guide

The document provides information on 11 bridge design examples and software resources available for learning and applying Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). It includes 2 design textbooks and examples from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for steel superstructure, prestressed concrete superstructure, and 3-span continuous composite steel bridges. It also lists strut-and-tie model design examples from the American Concrete Institute and live load analysis software from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Most resources are available for free download, while some require purchasing textbooks or attending training courses.

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7.

LEAP Software LRFD Bridge Two separate design textbooks by LEAP Available through LEAP Software at:
Design Books with design Software: Substructure Bridge Design and [Link]
examples (2). Superstructure Bridge Design. =designBooks

Cost: Fee set by vendor.


8. FHWA/NHI LRFD Design Comprehensive steel bridge design example Available for downloading at Current through 2002 Interims. Versions
Example for Steel Superstructure including deck design, hammerhead piers [Link] in both U.S. Customary and S.I. units.
Bridge with Commentary. and cantilever abutments on pile pageid=339 or
foundations. Comprehensive design process [Link] Filename: Steel Superstructure and Steel
flowcharts included. Superstructure SI

Cost: Free
9. FHWA/NHI LRFD Design Comprehensive PSC bridge design example Available for downloading at Current through 2002 Interims. Versions
Example for PSC Superstructure including deck design, column –type piers [Link] in both U.S. Customary and S.I. unit.
Bridge with Commentary. on spread footings and integral abutments pageid=339 or March 2004 is latest version.
on steel piles. Comprehensive design process [Link]
flowcharts included. Filename: Concrete Superstructure US and
Concrete Superstructure SI
Cost: Free
10. FHWA/NSBA Three-Span Steel superstructure design based on the Currently distributed to participants Comprehensive steel superstructure design
Continuous Composite I-Girder AASHTO LRFD Specification, 3rd Edition. attending the training course no. 8 listed example. Updated May 3, 2004.
Steel Bridge Design Example below.
11. AASHTO LRFD Strut-and- PCA publication illustrates the use of strut- Contact Dr. Shri Bhide, PCA, at Published in 2004.
Tie Model Design Examples and-tie design model with 5 design examples 847.972.9100.
including bent cap, pier footing, pile cap,
girder end region and hammerhead pier. Fee: $25.00
LRFD Computer Design and Analysis Software:
1. Washington State DOT – HL93 live load analysis software for bridge Download at Available under the terms of the Alternate
QConBridge design software structures. [Link] Route Open Source license. Source code
are/ (C++ programming language) is available
and can be customized by user. WSDOT
Cost: Free encourages user to enhance, distribute and
create derivative works from this software.

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