DMRB CS 456 – The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures

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This document gives requirements for the assessment of existing steel structures and structural element on motorways and other trunk roads. This document was developed to assess structures designed using British Standards BS 5400-3 , BS 5400-10 and older Standards. The requirements for assessment are presented as additions and amendments to the design clauses and annexes of BS 5400-3 for static strength, and BS 5400-10 for fatigue strength.