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Lecture 15B.2 : Actions on Bridges
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. HIGHWAY DESIGN LOADINGS
2.1 Dead Load
2.2 Traffic Loads
2.3 Longitudinal Tractive Forces
2.4 Centrifugal Forces
2.5 Sidewalks and Parapets
3. RAILWAY DESIGN LOADINGS
3.1 Dead Load
3.2 Train Loads
3.3 Dynamic Effects (Impact)
3.4 Longitudinal Tractive and Braking Forces
3.5 Centrifugal Forces
3.6 Lateral Forces From Loads
4. OTHER LOADS ON BRIDGES
4.1 Wind Loads
4.2 Thermal Effects on Bridge Structures
4.3 Shrinkage of Concrete
4.4 Settlements of Foundations
4.5 Earthquake Actions
4.6 Forces due to Water Currents or Ice
4.7 Collisions
4.8 Friction in Bearings
4.9 Construction and Erection Loads
5. CRITICAL LOAD CASES FOR DESIGN
5.1 Load Combinations
5.2 Modelling the Construction Process
5.3 Variable Actions on the Completed Structure
6. CONCLUDING SUMMARY
7. REFERENCES