Factors Affecting Selection of Bridge Construction Methods

 

Factors Affecting Selection of Bridge Construction Methods

Before a bridge can be built an appropriate method of construction must be chosen. . The principle factors considered by the design team  are given below:

1. The scale of the bridge
2. The obstacles to be crossed
3. The regularity of the span lengths
4. The horizontal and vertical profiles of the bridge decks
5. The nature of the soil strata
6. The local weather
7. The local cost of materials
8. The local labor markets
9. The accessibility of the site
10. The time allowed for construction

see also 

What are Methods of Steel Structure Design