This book covers the basics of fabrication of railway steel structures. It covers the various types of steels, steel sections and structures involved along with fabrication methods. Further, some basics of design, handling and launching of fabricated components are covered including case studies covering the consequences of errors or shortcuts adopted during fabrication. The latest trends in steel construction, adoption of steel for fast-paced construction, pre-engineered structures and use of steel for station redevelopment projects are also covered. This book aims to help the reader deliver economical and good-quality structures speedily without time and cost overruns. This book: • Introduces readers to the advantages and challenges of using steel as a material for railway bridges and other structures. • Covers instructions and practices for fabrication of railway steel bridges duly linking with other aspects like design and erection to provide 3600 view. • Reviews the latest developments in the field including new materials, fabrication techniques and types of structures being adopted. • Includes case studies to underline the importance of good fabrication practices and consequences of ignoring the same. This book is aimed at civil and mechanical engineering professionals connected with fabrication and erection of railway steel structures.

Perhaps the first book on this topic in more than 50 years, Design of Modern Steel Railway Bridges focuses not only on new steel superstructures but also outlines principles and methods that are useful for the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing steel railway bridges. It complements the recommended practices of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association (AREMA), in particular Chapter 15-Steel Structures in AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering (MRE). The book has been carefully designed to remain valid through many editions of the MRE. After covering the basics, the author examines the methods for analysis and design of modern steel railway bridges. He details the history of steel railway bridges in the development of transportation systems, discusses modern materials, and presents an extensive treatment of railway bridge loads and moving load analysis. He then outlines the design of steel structural members and connections in accordance with AREMA recommended practice, demonstrating the concepts with worked examples. Topics include: A history of iron and steel railway bridges Engineering properties of structural steel typically used in modern steel railway bridge design and fabrication Planning and preliminary design Loads and forces on railway superstructures Criteria for the maximum effects from moving loads and their use in developing design live loads Design of axial and flexural members Combinations of forces on steel railway superstructures Copiously illustrated with more than 300 figures and charts, the book presents a clear picture of the importance of railway bridges in the national transportation system. A practical reference and learning tool, it provides a fundamental understanding of AREMA recommended practice that enables more effective design.

This new edition encompasses current design methods used for steel railway bridges in both SI and Imperial (US Customary) units. It discusses the planning of railway bridges and the appropriate types of bridges based on planning considerations.

This book covers the basics of fabrication of railway steel structures, types of structures involved, and design. The launching/erection methods and processes are covered including case studies covering the consequences of errors or shortcuts adopted during fabrication. The latest trends in steel construction, adoption of steel for fast-paced construction, pre-engineered structures and use of steel for station redevelopment projects are also covered. It aims to help reader deliver the economical and good quality structures speedily without time and cost over-runs. Railway Steel Structures covers instructions and practices for fabrication of railway steel bridges and links with other aspects like design and erection, explores structures for railway and highway loadings including general structures, presents high-performance technologies in the field of materials and of the design of railway constructions, and reviews latest developments in the field including new materials, fabrication techniques and types of structures being adopted Includes case studies to underline the good fabrication practices This book is aimed at professionals in railway, civil, and mechanical engineering, connected with steel structures