Here are a couple of resources for timber bridges:
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr125.pdf
http://www.aitc-glulam.org/shopcart/index.asp#other
http://www.awc.org/NewsReleases/2004/NewsReleases2004.html#TBA
HTH
Buddy
John "Buddy" Showalter, P.E.
Director, Technical Media
American Wood Council
Engineered and Traditional Wood Products
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
202-463-2769
www.awc.org
The American Wood Council (AWC) is the wood products division of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). AWC develops internationally recognized standards for wood design and construction. Its efforts with building codes and standards, engineering and research, and technology transfer ensure proper application for engineered and traditional wood products.
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The guidance provided herein is not a formal interpretation of any AF&PA standard. Interpretations of AF&PA standards are only available through a formal process outlined in AF&PA's standards development procedures.
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From: Salvador Dorado <sal_dorado@yahoo.com>
Subject: Pedestrian Bridge
To: seaint@seaint.org
hi, Can anyone give me information regarding the design requir=
ements of a pedestrian bridge. The bridge will be=A0spanning over a storm w=
ash with a total legth of=A0130 ft and must have an 8'-0" wide platform.=A0=
Where might I find restrictions/limitations that must be met?=A0We are=A0c=
onsidering a=A0steel=A0truss to support all the dead and live loads.=A0=A0T=
hank you in advanced for all the help.