Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Highway bridge foundation practice in Queensland
- In
- Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
- Imprint
- vol. 31, no. 7-8, Jul-Aug 1959, pp. 163-175
- Description
This paper, No. 1372, originated in the Brisbane Division of The Institution, and was submitted by the author on 9th October, 1958.
The author, I. G. Cameron BE AMIEAust, is Engineer, Bridge Branch, Queensland Main Roads Department.
[This paper was awarded the R. W. Chapman Medal 1959]
- Abstract
The paper deals with the design and construction of foundations for short and medium span highway bridges. The structural and economic considerations which enter into the choice of foundation type are discussed. Queensland streams differ from those in most other parts of the world in the great heights attained by the streams during flood. Flood heights of 80-90 ft. above normal water level have been recorded in a number of streams, and 40-50 ft. flood rises are commonplace. Queensland streams also carry large quantities of debris which can cause severe transverse loading on the bridge. It is therefore essential to design the majority of bridges as submersible structures. Design criteria and procedures for this type of structure are described. Methods used by the Queensland Main Roads Department in the construction of bridge foundations are also described in some detail.