Bridge Design Tips

The Association for Bridge Construction and Design was formed in response to "the bridge crisis" which leaves "only an extremely small percentage of bridges throughout the nation" receiving the attention they need. The goal of the Association is to educate bridge designers, constructors, federal, state, and local officials, as well as the general public in the vital role of safe bridges in our society; to improve the science of bridge design, construction and reconstruction through a professional forum; to provide technical information and assistance; and to educate and encourage public and private authorities to use new and improved techniques for testing and reconstruction. This section of the website provides a basic overview of bridge construction along with related drawings and pictures. By reading through the text and following the links, visitors are taken to a section that discusses ways to calculate the forces in your trusses and then use Java program to design trusses. Links to related articles and websites are available for further reading on the subject of bridge design. Although the website has not been updated recently, the resources are still relevant. Visit the site