AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications: Customary U.S. Units

These guide specifications offer a description of the unique material properties of GFRP composite materials as well as provisions for the design and construction of concrete bridge decks and railings reinforced with GFRP reinforcing bars.

The concept of safety through redundancy and ductility, and protection against scour and collision are emphasized. The design provisions of these Specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design, LRFD, methodology.

Based on the new American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, this comprehensive text is an excellent engineering resource.

Provides proposed specifications for bridges carrying light rail transit loading, including those subjected to both light rail and highway traffic loading.

Capacity design procedures underpin the Guide Specifications' methodology; includes prescriptive detailing for plastic hinging regions and design requirements for capacity protection of those elements that should not experience damage.

AASHTO will not be releasing an SI units version of the 5th edition of this publication. The provisions of these Specifications are intended for the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of both fixed and movable highway bridges.

This work offers guidance on bridge design for extreme events induced by human beings.

Capacity design procedures underpin the Guide Specifications' methodology; includes prescriptive detailing for plastic hinging regions and design requirements for capacity protection of those elements that should not experience damage.