8 Best Books on Design of Structural Systems in Bridges

“Airport Systems, Second Edition: Planning, Design and Management (Mechanical Engineering)” Book Review: The second edition of this book is a comprehensive guidebook for creating effective and efficient airports. To achieve this objective, professionals need to consider the entire process, from initial planning to facility design, and ultimately, airport operation and management. This second edition of “Airport Systems Planning, Design, and Management” is currently in stock and available for purchase from Ayvax, with fulfillment by Amazon. The author specializes in the use of operations research and quantitative methods in airport and air traffic management planning, design, operation, and evaluation. Over the years, he has provided consultation services to airports and civil aviation authorities in Amsterdam, Athens, Boston, Milan, Montreal, Munich, New Delhi, New York, Sydney, Stockholm, and many other airports. He is also a member of the [organization name].

“Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD” Book Review: This book is an ideal resource for students, engineers and architects involved in wood structure design. The book covers a wide range of topics including properties of wood and lumber grades, design values for structural lumber and glued laminated timber, design of beams, columns, and connections using both ASD and LRFD methods, and seismic design of wood structures. It also includes chapters on diaphragms, shear walls, and wood structural systems. The clear and concise explanations, examples, and design problems make this book a valuable reference for wood structure design.

“Wind Resistant Design of Bridges in Japan: Developments and practices” Book Review: The book provides a detailed account of wind-resistant design of long-span structures, drawing from extensive research and technological advancements in Japan. The initial chapters cover the wind-resistant design standards developed in Japan, followed by a discussion on design wind speed, primary damping, airflow tests, and investigations that form the basis of the design standards. The book also delves into wind-induced vibrations and their control of braces, peaks, cables, and other features, with examples of field measurements. The book concludes with a comprehensive listing of Japanese experience in vibration control, making it a valuable resource for the wind and bridge engineering communities.

“Formwork for Concrete Structures” Book Review: This book provides up-to-date information on the design and construction of formwork and temporary structures during the construction process. Developed in accordance with the latest structural design recommendations from the National Design Specification, this book covers recent advancements in materials, cost-effective and energy-saving techniques, safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and dimensional tolerances. Practical examples illustrate the application of load and stress calculations. This comprehensive manual also includes new design tables and formulas, as well as a supplier directory. Topics covered include formwork economy, concrete pressure on formwork, properties of construction materials, form design, shores and scaffolds, formwork failures, forms for footings, walls, and beams, forms for columns and floor slabs, patented systems for concrete floor systems, forms for thin-shell roof slabs, forms for architectural concrete, slipforms, forms for concrete bridge decks, and flying deck forms.

“Structural Dynamic Systems: Techniques in Buildings and Bridges” Book Review: The book discusses the treatment of nonlinear dynamic systems with multiple degrees of freedom, including network equilibrium conditions of different orders. These conditions involve nonlinear terms that are time-dependent and subject to scalar factors. The book explores how nonlinear terms account for dissipative phenomena and other physical phenomena in engineering structures. It also delves into time-dependent properties such as stiffness components of structural elements that can change under stress. The book covers a range of techniques and methods for analyzing nonlinear dynamic systems with examples including railway bridges and other structures that interact with external forces.

“Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways: Prevention and Control of Soil Erosion” Book Review: This extensive guide offers a proactive strategy for designing and constructing bridges to mitigate scour, as well as a reactive plan for post-flood disaster management. Topics covered include erosion, causes of scour, design codes by AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), hydrology, hydraulics, scour analysis, inspection methods, and modern materials technology. Real-world case studies illustrate the concepts discussed. The authoritative information presented in this practical guide will assist in developing more efficient and cost-effective design processes and bridge management systems for river bridges vulnerable to floods. “Flood Scour for Bridges and Highways” covers a wide range of topics, including floods, scour issues, river instability due to flow obstructions, past failures, geotechnical and hydraulic considerations at scour-critical rivers and bridges, hydrology, floods, and scour-critical bridge design, estimation of scour depths, selection of appropriate countermeasures, inspections, ratings, and monitoring of countermeasures, as well as FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), HEC-18, and HEC-23 scour countermeasures for remediation, and innovative flood control and disaster management methods.

“Foundation and Anchor Design Guide for Metal Building Systems” Book Review: This comprehensive guide aims to enhance professional design skills and provide safe and reliable foundations and anchors for metal structure systems. The book covers the entire process, from initial soil analysis to final design and construction. It explains and illustrates step-by-step examples of various types of foundation design. The book also covers the basics of metal structure and foundation design, soil types, properties, and examination. It emphasizes the importance of complying with building codes and avoiding common pitfalls. Topics such as isolated column footings, foundation walls, tie rods, and deep foundations are also discussed in detail. The book is a valuable resource for professionals in the field of construction and engineering.

“The Tectonics of Structural Systems: An Architectural Approach” Book Review: This book presents an architectural approach to the theory of structural systems, covering topics such as tectonics and structural guidelines, general principles of structure and economy, and structural guidelines in relation to form and size. It also includes discussions on the tectonics of traditional approaches to masonry structures, masonry roof structures, and frame and shear wall systems. Each chapter concludes with conclusions and references. The book features several case studies throughout, making it valuable for civil engineering students studying structural systems.