Steel Bridge Design Handbook: Steel Bridge Fabrication

2015Final ReportThe previous version of this Handbook was published as FHWA-IF-12-052 and was developed to be current with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 5th Edition with the 2010 Interims. FHWA-HIF-16-002 was updated in 2015 by HDR, Inc., to be current with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 7th Edition.PDFTech ReportFHWA-HIF-16-002 - Vol. 2DTFH6114D00049Bridge designSteel bridgesFabricationQuality assuranceQuality controlHandbooksSteel BridgeFabricationQuality ControlQuality AssuranceWeldingPlate GirdersUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridges and StructuresKrause, ScottUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Bridges and StructuresHDR, Inc.Federal Highway AdministrationThe purpose of this module is to explain the basic concepts of fabricating steel bridge structures. It is intended to serve as a resource for the engineer while preparing the design of the structure and as a reference throughout the life cycle of the bridge. The methods employed in the fabrication of a bridge structure are as variable as the structure itself. Each fabricator has its own way of solving the problems associated with each structure. This module is to serve as a reference document to facilitate fabricator/engineer communication.84