Manual for Repair and Retrofit of Fatigue Cracks in Steel Bridges

Manual for Repair and Retrofit of Fatigue Cracks in Steel Bridges
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Total Pages: 122
Release: 2013
Genre: Iron and steel bridges
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This manual is a synthesis of published literature as well as the collective experience gathered from participants of a workshop held at Lehigh University August 14-15, 2002 [herein referred to as the Fatigue Workshop]. It presents what are the consensus best practices for repair and retrofit of fatigue cracks in steel bridges as of 2010. The manual is also a guide for owners and consulting engineers to use for design and detailing of repairs and retrofits for fatigue cracks. It should be used in conjunction with existing specifications, codes, and engineering judgment. In addition to designing and executing the repairs and/or retrofits, there are numerous other steps involved in the inspection and assessment of a cracked bridge member. Detailed discussion of inspection and fatigue and fracture assessment are beyond the scope of this manual and, therefore, are only briefly discussed below with reference to other documents.

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 3130
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482255030

Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection provides detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject, and also highlights bridges from around the world.Published

Bridge Engineering Handbook

Bridge Engineering Handbook
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439852332

The second edition of this bestselling handbook covers virtually all the information an engineer would need to know about any type of bridge-from planning to construction to maintenance. It contains more than 2,500 tables, charts, and illustrations in a practical, ready-to-use format and an abundance of worked-out examples give readers numerous step-by-step design procedures. Extensively updated and featuring several new chapters, this volume, Construction and Maintenance, covers construction, inspection, bridge management systems, health monitoring, ratings, strengthening and rehabilitation, life cycle analysis and much more.

Bridge Engineering

Bridge Engineering
Author: Weiwei Lin
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2017-05-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128044330

Bridge Engineering: Classifications, Design Loading, and Analysis Methods begins with a clear and concise exposition of theory and practice of bridge engineering, design and planning, materials and construction, loads and load distribution, and deck systems. This is followed by chapters concerning applications for bridges, such as: Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Steel Bridges, Truss Bridges, Arch Bridges, Cable Stayed Bridges, Suspension Bridges, Bridge Piers, and Bridge Substructures. In addition, the book addresses issues commonly found in inspection, monitoring, repair, strengthening, and replacement of bridge structures. Includes easy to understand explanations for bridge classifications, design loading, analysis methods, and construction Provides an overview of international codes and standards Covers structural features of different types of bridges, including beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, suspension bridges, and cable-stayed bridges Features step-by-step explanations of commonly used structural calculations along with worked out examples

Maintenance Guidelines for Steel Bridges

Maintenance Guidelines for Steel Bridges
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Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
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This document provides simple-to-follow guidelines for the maintenance actions to address fatigue cracking as well as details at risk of constraint-induced fracture (CIF) in steel bridges. It is a synthesis of best practices from published literature, project reports, and past and ongoing research projects, as well as input from industry professionals. Intended to be a very practical reference text, it is written with everyone in mind, from a maintenance contractor to an asset manager or design engineer, providing detailed descriptions of the driving causes of fatigue cracking and CIF in steel bridges and accepted methods for repair or retrofit. --From AASHTO website

Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges

Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges
Author: Mark Douglas Bowman
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 030925826X

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 721: Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges provides proposed revisions to Section 7--Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Manual for Bridge Evaluation with detailed examples of the application of the proposed revisions."--Publisher's description.

Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
Author: Vistasp M. Karbhari
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2024-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0443220832

Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, Second Edition provides comprehensive knowledge on the application of FRPs in various types of metallic field structures. Part I provides an overview of the various types of materials and systems and discusses the durability of bonds. Part II focuses on materials-level considerations, such as corrosion and mechanical behavior, putty effects on the effectiveness of pipeline systems, laser joining and the use of carbon and basalt FRP for underwater repair. Building on Part II, the final three sections focus on applications of FRP composites to steel components and various infrastructure systems. This book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, designers, materials scientists, and other professionals who are involved in the rehabilitation of metallic structures using fiber reinforced polymer composites. Contains eighteen new chapters covering materials-level aspects and applications Presents materials developments for tailored bonds, durability, and bond behavior Includes methods of analysis, testing, and implementation across a broad range of sectors Covers design aspects, guidelines, and codes Discusses economic aspects and future prospects

Facing the Challenges in Structural Engineering

Facing the Challenges in Structural Engineering
Author: Hugo Rodrigues
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319619144

This edited volume brings together findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of structural engineering, applied to buildings, bridges and infrastructures in general. It focuses on the application of advanced experimental and numerical techniques and new technologies to the built environment. This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.