National Steel Bridge Alliance
Uncoated Weathering Steel Reference Guide
If speed is what you're after, then uncoated weathering steel (UWS) is your best choice! UWS doesn't require any applied coating--that means no time spent literally watching paint dry. NSBA's new Uncoated Weathering Steel Reference Guide is your go-to resource for using UWS in a variety of bridges in a diverse mix of environments.
AISC/NSBA Standard Plans for Steel Bridges
The AISC/NSBA Standard Plans for Steel Bridges simplify and speed up the bridge design process for steel plate girder bridges. These standard plans provide numerous straight steel I-girder bridge plans for a suite of various span arrangements and lengths--optimized for cost-efficiency throughout design, material selection, fabrication, and construction. They cover one-, two-, three-, and four-span configurations with span lengths ranging from 80 ft to 300 ft, and girder spacings of 8, 10, 12, and 14 ft that satisfy the provisions of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 10th ed.
Routine Steel Bridge Design Guide
The Navigating Routine Steel Bridge Design guide complements the 9th Edition AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and addresses the design of steel superstructures for routine steel l-girder bridges. It contains hyperlinked checklists that walk engineers and designers through the process, step by step, focusing on the specific provisions of the AASHTO Specifications that apply to these routine bridges.
Steel Bridge Design Handbook
It's here! The 2022 edition of the Steel Bridge Design Handbook (formerly known as the Highway Structures Design Handbook) is now available as a free download. The new version includes the latest research and advice from the nation's top bridge experts as well as critical information on everything from the mechanical properties of steel to splice design to corrosion protection.
Steel Span to Weight Curves
Need a quick estimate for steel bridge superstructure weight? Then look no further than the NSBA's "Steel Span To Weight Curves". They are a great way to compare various span arrangements and girder spacings on the back-of-an-envelope.
Lean-on Bracing Reference Guide
Cross-frames are one of the costliest elements in a steel bridge on a per-pound basis. Reduce the number and complexity of cross-frames with lean-on bracing. The new Lean-on Bracing Reference Guide shows bridge designers how to implement lean-on bracing in routine bridge designs with minimal computational effort beyond that required for a traditional bracing system.