Design and Analysis of Pedestrian Bridge for REVA University

Abstract

Civil engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of physical and naturally built environment, including works like bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings. Construction of bridge has always been one of the most fascinating challenges to civil engineers. Materials like timber, iron, steel and concrete has been used to construct the bridge. In India reinforced concrete bridges are existed. In India due to rapid urbanization and increased traffic on roads the pedestrian casualties have increased tremendously in last two decades which necessitate the provision of exclusive facilities for pedestrians such as Pedestrian bridge, footpaths and walkways. Pedestrian bridge plays an important role in improving pedestrian safety in busy and high traffic areas. A pedestrian bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as roads and railway tracks. This bridge will eliminate traffic congestion and delay at the highway as well as eliminate conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles. In this present project work, the analysis and design of Composite pedestrian bridge proposed at REVA University is done by using conventional method with standard design details as mentioned in Indian codes.