Notes on Plate-Girder Design (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clarence W. Hudson

9780656158805: Notes on Plate-Girder Design (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656158808 ISBN 13: 9780656158805

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical introduction to plate-girder design, with clear rules you can apply on real projects.

This guide explains the theory of stress distribution in plate girders and shows how to relate loads to the strength of each part. It combines foundational formulas with drawings and steps you can follow when sizing web plates, flanges, and connections. The material also covers fabrication, splices, end bearings, and other details that affect safety and cost in bridges and other structures.

The book emphasizes practical design decisions grounded in experience, balancing safety with economical use of materials. It includes worked examples and diagrams to help you visualize how forces move through a built-up girder from deck to supports.

Understand the basic forms and cross-sections used in plate girders and how they influence stress distribution.
Learn how to estimate member areas, rivet patterns, and splice details for reliable connections.
Explore guidance on end bearings, seatings, and how bearing area affects performance.
Review illustrated examples of deck and through plate-girder configurations to see concepts in action.

Ideal for students and professionals in structural and civil engineering who work with girders and bridge details.

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