COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT TRUSS TYPE RAILWAY STEEL BRIDGE CONSIDERING RAILWAY LOADINGS

This paper presents the analysis and design of steel truss railway bridge of span 50 m. The bridge with same railway loadings of 32.5 tonne has been assigned in different types of truss sections to determine the best stable and economical section. Analysis and design is completed using tool staad pro to optimize the section and determine best stable sections for comparison. The design of structural members of the truss is done in accordance with provision of Indian railway standard code and Indian roads congress code.