Bridge Engineering: Design, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance of Modern Highway Bridges, 2nd edition contains the very latest coverage of the entiree bridge engineering process!

Written for new and experienced highway engineers, this master resource offers the most complete and practical treatment available for every aspect of highway bridge design, rehabilitation, and maintenance.

From initial concept all the way to final contract documentation preparation, Bridge Engineering presents a clear and detailed road map to the entire bridge engineering process.

Contents

The Structure

• Use and functionality
• Origins of the modern highway bridge
• Bridge designers and their projects
• The bridge engineering lexicon

Project Inception

• Project funding
• Types of design standards
• Site inspection
• Site survey
• Physical testing
• The inspection team
• As-built plans and other record data

The Superstructure

• 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 girders
• Continuous beams
• Protecting steel suprerstructures
• Load rating
• Prestressed concrete
• Prestressed concrete maintenance

The Substructure

• Abutments
• Piers
• Bearings

Implementation & Management

• The highway
• Contract documents
• Bridge management systems

Index

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