The publication of this book could not have been possible but for the untiring efforts put in by a large member of individuals working in the Design Circle. The efforts taken by Shri. P. M. Kide, S. E., P. W. C., Chandrapur and Dr. D. T. Thube SEDC(BR), Navi Mumbai in recasting these guidelines are acknowledged. The contribution of Pradnya Walke, Executive Engineer (BR1), Designs Circle is specially acknowledged, who helped in making suitable corrections and additions in these guidelines in accordance with the latest references and editing the original text to confirm to the latest codal provisions. We also thank staff members of Designs Circle namely R. B. Hake (Draftsman), U. H. Patil, B. D. Kamble, J. S. Shah, N. S. Kore (Tracers), Smt. P. P. Pable, Smt. J. U. Shenoy (Steno typists) and S. B. Gadave (Sr. Clerk) for their contributions. The first edition of these guidelines was issued in 1997.Thereafter modifications to IRC codes have been issued. There also have been some changes in practices in designing/constructing bridges. In view of this it was desired to have modifications in the guidelines. Some new chapters are added, modifications are done in existingchapters. This second edition of guidelines is expected to meet the demands of the bridge designer while planning for a new bridge.
Code
Guidelines for Bridge Designhttp://www.mahapwd.com/training/GuidelinesBridgeDesign/GuidelinesBridgeDesign.pdf
http://wiki.iricen.gov.in/doku/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=other_technical_material:guidelinesbridgedesign.pdf
http://www.sefindia.org/forum/files/guidelinesbridgedesign_821.pdf
http://www.scribd.com/doc/54143375/Guidelines-Bridge-Design
