Finally, we’ll carry out the analysis of our structural model, and based on the results, work on an appropriate design solution for the beams.
In other words, we’ll aim to achieve a design that allows the bridge to function safely and efficiently under the design loads.
Now, although we’ll follow the AASHTO Design Code throughout this course, it’s worth mentioning that the course is structured in a way that allows you to follow the same general workflow using any other design code.