Bridge Engineering, Third Edition

3rd Edition
007175248X · 9780071752480
The state of the art in highway bridge engineeringFully updated with the latest codes and standards, including load and resistance factor design (LRFD), Bridge Engineering, Third Edition covers highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenan… Read More
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Section 1 – The StructureUse and Functionality

Origin of the Modern Highway Bridge

Bridge Designers and Their Projects

The Bridge Engineering Lexicon

Section 2 - Project InceptionProject Funding

Types of Design Standards

Site Inspection

Site Survey

Physical Testing

The Inspection Team

As-Built Plans and Other recorded Data

Section 3 – The Superstructure

Superstructure Types

Deck Types

Wearing Surface Types

Deck Joint Types Design Loads

Design Methods>h3>Internal Forces>h3>Concrete Deck Slabs

Composite Steel Members

Plate Girders

Continuous Beams

Protecting Steel Superstructures.

Load Rating

Pre-stressed Concrete

Pre-stressed Concrete Maintenance

Section 4 – Substructure

Abutments

Piers

Bearings

Section 5 – Implementation and Management

The Highway

Contract Documents

Bridge Management Systems

The state of the art in highway bridge engineering

Fully updated with the latest codes and standards, including load and resistance factor design (LRFD), Bridge Engineering, Third Edition covers highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. This thoroughly revised reference contains cutting-edge analytical, design, and construction practices, the most current information on new materials and methods, and proven, cost-effective maintenance and repair techniques. Real-world case studies and hundreds of helpful photos and illustrations are also included in this practical resource.

BRIDGE ENGINEERING, THIRD EDITION FEATURES COMPLETE COVERAGE OF:

  • Highway bridge structures
  • Project inception
  • Project funding
  • Design standards
  • Bridge inspection and site survey
  • Physical testing
  • As-built plans and other record data
  • Superstructure types
  • Deck types
  • Wearing surface types
  • Deck joint types
  • Design loads
  • Design methods
  • Internal forces
  • Load distribution
  • Concrete deck slabs
  • Composite steel members
  • Plate girder design
  • Continuous beams
  • Protecting steel superstructures
  • Load rating
  • Prestressed concrete
  • Substructure design
  • Abutments
  • Piers
  • Bearings
  • Managing the design process
  • Contract documents
  • Bridge management systems