Download or read book Design and Construction of Steel Bridges written by Utpal K. Ghosh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-09-21 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a perspective for the design and construction of steel bridges, particularly from considerations of economy, durability and ease of maintenance during service life. Apart from a study of the evolution in the design of steel bridges, this book also discusses basic topics, such as design philosophies and characteristics of steel and loads.