This course serves as a reference and educational tool for structural engineers involved with steel bridge design and evaluation, focusing on steel plate and rolled shape products available under the ASTM A709/A709M specification. It includes an overview of steelmaking practices, mechanical properties of various steel grades, stress-strain behavior, fracture toughness, and atmospheric corrosion resistance methodology. Other steel products used for bridge connections and components, such as bolts, castings, cables, and stainless steel, are briefly introduced. Relevant AASHTO and ASTM standards are referenced for additional information.

Topics:

Introduction to Structural Steel Products
Steelmaking Practices
Mechanical Properties of Structural Steels
Tension and Compression Behavior
Ductility
Toughness and Fracture Resistance
Fatigue Strength
Notch Toughness
Charpy V-Notch Test
Determination of Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
Weathering Steel Grades
Stainless Steel Grades
Other Structural Steels
Cast Steel
Bolts and Fasteners
Cables and Strand
Steel Specifications

Publication Source: FHWA

Disclaimer: This course on Steel Bridge Design is based on FHWA non-restricted publications in the public domain, dating from 2015 to 2016. All subsequent versions of these courses have become proprietary under a "Rights Reserved" restriction by the AISC and are thus not available as public domain courseware. Design principles and methodologies used in this previous version remain relevant and up to date, as of late 2023. To view the latest versions, please visit the AISC download site at: https://www.aisc.org/nsba/design-and-estimation-resources/steel-bridge-design-handbook