Bridge Construction and Engineering
Explore these links for information about the engineering of bridges and bridge types and construction. Also find construction information, statistics, and interesting facts about bridges. Resources selected by Lynne Herf.
Bridge Basics
Tutorial on the basics of how bridges work.
Tutorial on the basics of how bridges work.
How Bridges Work
From HowStuffWorks, an introduction to bridge construction, with descriptions of the three major types of bridges and an explanation of how each type works.
From HowStuffWorks, an introduction to bridge construction, with descriptions of the three major types of bridges and an explanation of how each type works.
Learn About Bridges
Lots of links to bridge basics, fun, and learning resources from BridgeSite.com
Lots of links to bridge basics, fun, and learning resources from BridgeSite.com
Bridge Building Challenge
Take the bridge building challenge. Design the correct bridge for the town of Craggy Rock.
Take the bridge building challenge. Design the correct bridge for the town of Craggy Rock.
Bridge CAD Files
Bridge CAD files (dgn format) and policies & design manual (pdf format) from the Nebraska DOT.
Bridge CAD files (dgn format) and policies & design manual (pdf format) from the Nebraska DOT.
Bridge Coating Technology
Bridge coating technology research conducted at the Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center.
Bridge coating technology research conducted at the Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center.
Bridge Design Spreadsheets
Downloadable excel spreadsheets for bridge design in the UK.
Downloadable excel spreadsheets for bridge design in the UK.
Bridge Forces
Check out how various types of forces affect bridges.
Check out how various types of forces affect bridges.
Bridge Pros
Learning center, links to famous bridges, and other resources for bridge professionals.
Learning center, links to famous bridges, and other resources for bridge professionals.
Bridge Software Resources
Bridge software links courtesy of BridgeSite.com
Bridge software links courtesy of BridgeSite.com
LRFD.com
Provides information on the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Provides information on the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Mark Ketchum's Bridge Page
Nice selection of bridges including photos and descriptions
Nice selection of bridges including photos and descriptions
Model Bridge Software
Design and test a model bridge. You can download a free demo of the software to try.
Design and test a model bridge. You can download a free demo of the software to try.