Bridge Engineering - Hardcover

Tonias, Demetrios; Zhao, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071459030 ISBN 13: 9780071459037

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

Synopsis

The very latest coverage of the enitre 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.

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From the Back Cover:

Keep Up and Comply with the Latest Methods and Codes in Highway Bridge Design, Rehabilitation, and Maintenance

Written to meet the bridge infrastructure needs of the new millennium, the Second Edition of Bridge Engineering has been completely revised to cover all the latest developments in highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. From initial concept to final contract document preparation, this updated classic focuses on the entire bridge engineering process.

Readers will find unsurpassed information on structures...seismic analysis...project funding... design standards...site survey...bridge inspection...load rating...roadway alignments and geometrics...traffic...safety...bridge management, and much more. This revised edition includes new material on current design codes, the latest maintenance and repair techniques, and state-of-the-art construction practices.

Filled with real-world case studies, powerful computer-aided design methods, and over 400 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition of Bridge Engineering features:

• New cost-effective and highly efficient maintenance and repair methods
• The most current AASHTO design codes and ASCE design techniques
• Complete integration of LRFD and LFD methods throughout, together with examples and problems
• Cutting-edge design and construction methods
• SI units integrated throughout for international usage

This Updated Civil Engineering Classic Covers:
* Highway Bridge Structures * Design Codes and Specification * Project Selection * Superstructure Design * Substructure Design * Load Rating * Approaches * Structure Geometric Data * Construction and Traffic * Contract Documents * Managing the Design Process * Bridge Management System

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071459030
• ISBN 13: 9780071459037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 488