actions on bridges : EN 1991-2, EN 1991-1-1, -1-3 to -1-7 and EN 1990 annex A2 /
J.-A. Calgaro, M. Tschumi and H. Gulvanessian
London :
Thomas Telford,
c2010
ix, 250 p. :
ill., maps ;
31 cm
Eurocode designers' guide series
"Eurocodes Expert ... a new ICE and Thomas Telford initiative set up to assist in creating a greater awareness of the impact and implementation of the Eurocodes within the UK construction industry" - t.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
The design process of a bridge includes several steps. One of the major steps is the determination of actions & combinations of actions. These actions are imposed loads due to traffic, climatic actions, actions due to water or soil subsidence, construction loads & accidental actions
Bridges-- Design and construction-- Standards-- Europe