Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability

Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability
Author: Fabio Biondini
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 4119
Release: 2012-06-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203103386

Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Resilience and Sustainability contains the lectures and papers presented at The Sixth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2012), held in Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy, 8-12 July, 2012. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts (800 pp) Extensive collection of revised expert papers on recent advances in bridge maintenance, safety, management and life-cycle performance, representing a major contribution to the knowledge base of all areas of the field.

Recent Research in Sustainable Structures

Recent Research in Sustainable Structures
Author: Hugo Rodrigues
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030342166

This book, about challenges in structural and bridge engineering, brings together contributions to this important area of engineering research. The book presents findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of structural engineering, applied to buildings, bridges, and infrastructures, in general heritage patrimony. The scope of the book focuses on the application of advanced experimental and numerical techniques and new technologies to the built environment.

AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design

AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design
Author:
Publisher: AASHTO
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2011
Genre: Bridges
ISBN: 156051521X

This work offers guidance on bridge design for extreme events induced by human beings. This document provides the designer with information on the response of concrete bridge columns subjected to blast loads as well as blast-resistant design and detailing guidelines and analytical models of blast load distribution. The content of this guideline should be considered in situations where resisting blast loads is deemed warranted by the owner or designer.

Performance-Based Seismic Design of Concrete Structures and Infrastructures

Performance-Based Seismic Design of Concrete Structures and Infrastructures
Author: Plevris, Vagelis
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522520902

Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the threat of earthquakes and other natural disasters. Performance-Based Seismic Design of Concrete Structures and Infrastructures is an informative reference source on all the latest trends and emerging data associated with structural design. Highlighting key topics such as seismic assessments, shear wall structures, and infrastructure resilience, this is an ideal resource for all academicians, students, professionals, and researchers that are seeking new knowledge on the best methods and techniques for designing solid structural designs.

Bridge Engineering Handbook

Bridge Engineering Handbook
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2019-09-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000005925

First Published in 1999: The Bridge Engineering Handbook is a unique, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art reference work and resource book covering the major areas of bridge engineering with the theme "bridge to the 21st century."