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Lecture 15B.5 : Truss Bridges
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRUSS
2.1 Historical Background
2.2 Highway Truss Bridges
2.3 Choice of Truss Configuration For Railway Bridges
2.4 Particular Applications
3. GENERAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
3.1 Span Range
3.2 Ratio of Span to Depth
3.3 Geometry
3.4 Grade of Steel
3.5 Compression Chord Members
3.6 Tension Chord Members
3.7 Vertical and Diagonal Members
3.8 Maintenance
4. LATERAL BRACING
5. ANALYSIS
5.1 Global Load Effects
5.2 Local Load Effects
6. CONNECTIONS
6.1 General
6.2 Truss Joints
6.3 Cross Girder Connections
6.4 Lateral Bracing Connections
7. CONCLUDING SUMMARY
8. REFERENCES
9. ADDITIONAL READING