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@article{173931,
        author = {Sadhu Upendra and Singarapu Umamahesh and Kouluri Mahesh and Ponukumati Lokesh and D. Leela Durga and Ch. Srinivas},
        title = {Design and Aanlysis of Pedestrian Steel over Bridge at Morampudi Road},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2475-2479},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173931},
        abstract = {This project design and analysis of a pedestrian steel over bridge at Morampudi Road, addressing urban traffic congestion and accident mitigation. Footbridges provide separate pathways for pedestrians to cross traffic flows or physical obstructions like rivers, requiring modest loads and lightweight structures. However, long clear spans and stiffness are crucial considerations. Aesthetics also play a vital role, as bridges are publicly visible. The project's primary objective is to design a steel foot over bridge, estimating loads and factors of safety for various practical scenarios. The limit state method, based on IS 800:2007 and SP-16 charts, ensures structural integrity. STAAD Pro V8i software facilitates comprehensive analysis. The superstructure is a steel plate girder system, well selected because it has the optimum strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and esthetic appeal. The steel girders will support a composite concrete deck, which is responsible for strength, stiffness, and durability. The substructure is composed of solid piers and spill-through abutments, well designed for transferring the loads of the superstructure to the foundation. The foundation design incorporates shallow foundations, which are 1.5 meters deep below the ground level, for effective transfer of the loads and stability. Geotechnical exploration was conducted comprehensively to determine the soil properties, which indicated a bearing capacity of 150 kPa. The foundation is reinforced with high-strength steel rebar, which is placed at optimal distances for maximum reinforcement. The bridge is designed to resist various loads like pedestrian loading, wind loading, and seismic loading.},
        keywords = {Pedestrian Steel Over Bridge, Traffic Congestion Mitigation, Accident Reduction, Limit State Method, Structural Analysis, STAAD Pro V8i, IS800:2007, SP-16Chart},
        month = {March},
        }