Design and Construction of Modern Steel Railway Bridges

Design and Construction of Modern Steel Railway Bridges, 2nd Edition, is a textbook addressing the planning, analysis, design, and construction of steel railway crossings. The volume presents engineering methods in both SI and Imperial (US Customary) units.

Coverage outlines railway bridge planning and appropriate bridge types, structural materials, loads and forces, and design procedures aligned with AREMA criteria. It also examines member design and superstructure fabrication and erection.

Designed for junior designers learning the field as well as seasoned professionals seeking refreshers, this text also supports advanced steel design courses addressing topics such as gusset plate designs and built-up members.