1. Introduction
A brief history
Bridge classification
2. Load on bridges
Self weight and superimposed load
Vehicular load
Wind
Foundation settlements and earth pressure
Hydraulic action and scouring
Thermal effects
3. Materials
Steel
Concrete
Plastics & rubber
4. Girders
Simply supported girders
Composite girders
Post-tensioned girders
Erection and launching
Pier and abutments
Bearings and seismic devices
5. Arch bridges
Tied arches
6. Stay cable bridges
Stay tecnology
Static and dynamic behavior of stays
Deck and tower
7. Suspension bridges
The equation of the suspension cables
Small and medium span suspension bridges
Deck and towers
Basic concept of aerodynamic stability
Long span suspension bridges