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Chapter 3 of the LRFD Bridge Design Manual

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3.1 Introduction and Anticipated Changes

(Updated 12/12/12)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development

3.2 General Design and Location Features

(Updated 9/23/08)

  • Published

3.3 Loads and Load Factors

(Updated 3/07/13)

3.4 Structural Analysis and Evaluation

(Updated 4/7/08)

  • Published


3.5.1 Concrete Structures

(Updated 5/17/13)

  • Published


3.5.2 Prestress Concrete

(Updated 08/21/12)


3.6 Steel Structures

(Updated 4/10/13)

  • Published


3.7 Aluminum Structures

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development


3.8 Wood Structures

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development

3.9 Decks and Deck Structures

(Updated 11/15/2011)

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3.10 Foundations

(Updated 1/01/07)

  • Under Development
  • Under Development

3.11 Abutments, Piers and Walls

(Updated 2/06/13)

  • Published

3.12 Buried Structures and Tunnel Liners

(Updated 1/07/13)


3.13 Railings

(Updated 6/12/13)

  • Published


3.14 Joints and Bearings

(Updated 4/2/13)
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