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Foreword To and Second: First Editions

This foreword introduces revisions made to previous editions of the booklet. It provides concise design methods and tools for analyzing rigid frame concrete bridges that were previously scattered. The booklet contains a detailed example of a rigid frame bridge design. It also presents a new method for determining stresses in double reinforced concrete sections subject to combined bending and axial thrust. Methods for treating skewed frames and simplified procedures for preliminary designs are also included. The goal is to illustrate design approaches rather than specify requirements.

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Foreword To and Second: First Editions

This foreword introduces revisions made to previous editions of the booklet. It provides concise design methods and tools for analyzing rigid frame concrete bridges that were previously scattered. The booklet contains a detailed example of a rigid frame bridge design. It also presents a new method for determining stresses in double reinforced concrete sections subject to combined bending and axial thrust. Methods for treating skewed frames and simplified procedures for preliminary designs are also included. The goal is to illustrate design approaches rather than specify requirements.

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FOREWORD TO FIRST AND SECOND EDITIONS

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it is generally simpler and more economical to build


structure continuous than otherwise;"* but continuous
structures have required more time and effort to design.
concrete

the

Most of the difficulties formerly encountered in design of rigid


can now be overcome.
Design data, including practical
short-cuts and time-saving design tools, are available; but they are
so scattered that few designing engineers have sufficient time or
opportunity to assemble all the information and to acquire a work
ing knowledge of the subject.
frames

Data from numerous sources have been collected, co-ordinated


in this booklet. It contains a detailed analysis of a
rigid frame concrete bridge. It also gives a new and simple method of
determining stresses in double reinforced concrete sections subject
to combined bending and axial thrust. The subject of skew frames is
discussed.
Charts of coefficients for design and a bibliography are
also included.
and presented

The presentation is brief but complete enough to enable designers


of bridges to analyze a rigid frame concrete bridge in a reasonably
short time. By direct extension of the methods given, the booklet is

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equally applicable to the design of any other continuous structure.


Results are obtained most rapidly from a study of the booklet
if the sections on general theory are first given a cursory reading,
followed by a thorough checking of the calculations given in the
nine problems.
It is advisable to make frequent references to the
sections on general theory during the study of the problems. Finally,
a rigid frame with arbitrary layout and loading may be completely
analyzed by following the procedure presented in the problems.

FOREWORD TO THIRD EDITION


Recent developments call for revision of the previous editions.
New studies have been made, the results of which are presented
here. Foremost among these are: Simplified procedures to be used
in preliminary designs, and methods of treating frames allowing for
deck curvature. Some structural details have also been added.
Now as before, it is the purpose of the booklet to illustrate
not to specify.

and discuss

Cross in Proc. American Concrete


Engineering at the University of Illinois.
Hardy

Institute, 1929. Hardy Cross is Professor of Structural

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