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@article{179925,
        author = {JEEVAN JITENDRA KADAM and S. R. Deshmukh},
        title = {Review on Hydrodynamic Stability, Structural Performance, and Cost Efficiency in Submersible and Short-Span Bridge Design},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8885-8888},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179925},
        abstract = {Submersible and short-span bridges present unique challenges in structural engineering due to the combined demands of hydrodynamic stability, efficient material usage, and life-cycle cost optimization. This review synthesizes recent research focusing on three key aspects of bridge design: structural performance of superstructures, hydrodynamic behavior of submerged components, and economic evaluation through life-cycle cost analysis. Prestressed concrete girders and box girder superstructures demonstrate superior structural efficiency and reduced deflections under varying span conditions, as highlighted in finite element studies. Experimental investigations into the stability of submerged deck slabs reveal the critical influence of deck shape, base width, and flow-induced forces, with rectangular box girders showing enhanced resistance under critical submergence. Furthermore, dynamic analyses of bridge piers under combined seismic and wave loading underscore the amplified effects of hydrodynamic forces in deep or fast-flowing waters. Life-cycle cost analysis frameworks indicate that although prestressed systems may involve higher initial investment, they offer long-term economic benefits through reduced maintenance and rehabilitation costs. This paper integrates these findings to offer a comprehensive perspective on the structural and economic considerations vital for the safe and sustainable design of submersible and short-span bridges.},
        keywords = {Submersible bridge, Hydrodynamic forces, Prestressed girders, Life-cycle cost analysis, Structural performance, Deck slab stability},
        month = {May},
        }