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Briges

A bridge is a structure that carries a road, path, railway, or other passageway across a river, road, or other obstacle. There are several types of bridges based on their superstructure, including arch bridges, girder bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges. Bridges can also be classified based on their materials of construction, such as timber bridges, masonry bridges, steel bridges, reinforced concrete bridges, and prestressed concrete bridges. Each type has distinct structural properties that determine its suitable uses and advantages.

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Briges

A bridge is a structure that carries a road, path, railway, or other passageway across a river, road, or other obstacle. There are several types of bridges based on their superstructure, including arch bridges, girder bridges, truss bridges, and suspension bridges. Bridges can also be classified based on their materials of construction, such as timber bridges, masonry bridges, steel bridges, reinforced concrete bridges, and prestressed concrete bridges. Each type has distinct structural properties that determine its suitable uses and advantages.

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BRIDGE

“A structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle”. Or
“A structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a
river)”. Or
“A structure that is built over a river, road, or railway to allow people and vehicles to cross from
one side to the other”.

TYPES OF BRIDGES
TYPES OF BRIDGES BASED ON TYPE OF SUPER STRUCTURE
 Arch bridge
 Girder bridge
 Truss bridge
 Suspension bridge
ARCH BRIDGE
Arch bridge is curve shaped bridge, in which horizontal thrust is developed and is restrained by
the abutments at each end of the bridge. There are many types of arch bridges. In some cases, the
arch may be under the deck slab also.

GIRDER BRIDGE
In case of Girder Bridge, the deck slab is supported by means of girders. The girder may be of
rolled steel girder or plate girder or box girder. Load coming from the deck are taken by girder
and transferred them to the piers and abutments.
TRUSS BRIDGE
Truss is member consisting connected elements to form triangular units. In case of truss bridge
the super structure is provided with trusses. Generally, trusses are made of steel. There are
several types of trusses are available.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE
In case of Suspension bridge, deck slab is suspended with the help of cables and suspenders.
These will give good appearance. For long span bridges, this type of suspension is suitable.
TYPES OF BRIDGES BASED ON MATERIALS
 Timber bridge
 Masonry bridge
 Steel bridge
 R.C.C bridge
 Pre stressed concrete bridge
TIMBER BRIDGE
Bridges constructed using timber are called timber bridges. These are generally constructed for
short spans or as temporary bridges. They are not useful for heavy loads.

MASONRY BRIDGE
Masonry Bridge constructed by using bricks or stones. These are generally constructed for short
spans and in low depth canals.

STEEL BRIDGE
Steel bridges are constructed using steel bars or trusses or steel cables. These are more durable
and bear heavy loads.
R.C.C BRIDGE
R.C.C bridges are constructed using reinforced cement concrete. These are more stable and
durable. They can bear heavy loads and are widely using nowadays.

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGE


If concrete material is placed under compression before applying the loads, then it is called as
prestressed concrete. To construct pre stressed concrete bridge, pre-stressed concrete blocks are
arranged as deck slab with the help of girders. These blocks are suitable for shorter span to
longer span bridges.

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