Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Kenneth White

Overview

"Second Edition examines in detail the process of evaluating bridge conditions and offers a thorough study of bridge types - their origins, elements, and failures. Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition presents new and expanded information on condition ratings, capacity evaluations, load factor analysis, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) suggested guidelines. "

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824786090
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/05/1992
Series:	Civil Engineering , #9
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction Background Bridge Materials Mechanics Reporting System Superstructure Inspection Inspection of the Substructure Movable Bridges Services Inspection Equipment Bridge Capacity Rating Computer-Aided Bridge Capacity Rating and Evaluation Waterways and Terrain Maintenance and Rehabilitation Culverts Appendix: Design Guidelines for Condition Rating of Bridges

Editorial Reviews

Systematically explains how to evaluate the condition of bridges, against a background study of bridge types, elements, and failures. Intended for use by practicing engineers, bridge inspectors, and bridge owners; avoids highly technical terminology and theoretical discussions. Includes sections on bridge materials, structural mechanics, geometrical considerations, inspecting the superstructure and substructure. The first edition appeared about 10 years ago, and has been updated to account for changes in approaches and criteria. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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