Overview

A well-illustrated and comprehensive account of various aspects of local buckling in bridges, this book covers the theory and background of buckling, presenting simple design calculations which address this intriguing phenomenon.

Mastering Buckling

Attempts to master the process of buckling are described, citing both successes and failures.

Failure Case Studies

A number of failure case studies are presented, including five bridge collapses which occurred in a four-year period between 1969 and 1973. Examining such failures provides valuable information about the phenomenon of buckling.

Design Examples

The final section of this book presents easy-to-follow design examples which conform to the latest Eurocode.