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Numerous solved examples have been included to illustrate both analysis and design
calculations. Besides, neatly done drawings will help students grasp the crucial aspects of bridge
design.
It has been otu· endeavotu- to offer the most complete and practical treatment of every
aspect of bridge design for use as a textbook b y students of ci vil engineering. Professionals
engaged in bridge design should also find this book useful.
We sincerely thank all those teachers and students who have been of enormous help to
us in greatly improving the text. We are also grateful to Sri A.G. Umaprasad, Lab Instructor,
for preparing neat drawings with great care and responsibility.
Constructive criticism and suggestions for the improvement of the text will be gratefully
acknowledged.
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are grateful to our colleagues and students who have been of enormous help to us in greatly
improving the text.
We sincerely thank Dr. M.N. Channabasappa, Principal SIT, for making available the
computer facilities. We are also grateful to Sri A.G. Umaprasad, Lab Instructor, for preparing
neat drawings \Vith great care and responsibility.
Constructive c1iticisn1 and suggestions for improvement of the text will be gratefully
acknowledged.