Understanding bridge collapses

The increase of knowledge and experience in the structural engineering discipline over the years is clearly evident. However, every modern engineer will admit that both buckling and fatigue are very complex phenomena and that knowledge regarding these issues can increasingly improve from studying past bridge construction project failures. A detailed overview of 20 cases of famous and other highly interesting bridge collapses which occurred over the last two centuries are presented. Details of every case are shown and the failure analyses made are supported by well-known explanations and, in some cases, by new theories. The intent of the book is designed for consulting engineers (bridges, steel and metal structures) and for advanced-level and postgraduate students in structural and bridge engineering. The chronological order of the book makes it easy to follow the gradual development in the use of different bridge types and the choice of construction material.