An Introduction to Bridge Load Rating Procedures for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Bridge Load Rating Procedures for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2023-10-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, highway engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in load rating of bridges. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PURPOSE, 3. LOAD RATING REQUIREMENTS, 4. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, 5. QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE, 6. BRIDGE LOAD RATING PROCEDURE, 7. DATA COLLECTION, 8. MATERIAL PROPERTIES, 9. LOAD EFFECTS—VEHICULAR BRIDGES, 10. LOAD EFFECTS—PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, 11. COMPONENT CAPACITY, 12. LOAD RATING, 13. LOAD POSTING, 14. MATERIAL STRENGTH TESTING, 15. RATINGS FROM NONDESTRUCTIVE LOAD TESTING, 16. ASSIGNED LOAD RATINGS, 17. LOAD RATINGS BASED ON FIELD EVALUATION AND ENGINEERING JUDGMENT, 18. LOAD RATING DOCUMENTATION.

An Introduction to Bridge Load Rating Procedures

An Introduction to Bridge Load Rating Procedures
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-08-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and others interested in bridge load rating procedures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PURPOSE 3. LOAD RATING REQUIREMENTS 4. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 6. BRIDGE LOAD RATING PROCEDURE 7. DATA COLLECTION 8. MATERIAL PROPERTIES 9. LOAD EFFECTS—VEHICULAR BRIDGES 10. LOAD EFFECTS—PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES 11. COMPONENT CAPACITY 12. LOAD RATING 13. LOAD POSTING 14. MATERIAL STRENGTH TESTING 15. RATINGS FROM NONDESTRUCTIVE LOAD TESTING 16. ASSIGNED LOAD RATINGS 17. LOAD RATINGS BASED ON FIELD EVALUATION AND ENGINEERING JUDGMENT 18. LOAD RATING DOCUMENTATION.

An Introduction to Design of Safe Havens in Buildings for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Design of Safe Havens in Buildings for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2023-04-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in design of safe havens in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. DESIGN PROCESS, 3. OTHER DESIGN GUIDANCE, 4. EXAMPLE PROBLEM.

The Manual for Bridge Evaluation

The Manual for Bridge Evaluation
Author: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Publisher: AASHTO
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2011
Genre: Bridges
ISBN: 1560514965

Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering
Author: Mohammed M. Ettouney
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2011-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439866546

Continually increasing demands on infrastructures mean that maintenance and renewal require timely, appropriate action that maximizes benefits while minimizing cost. To be as well informed as possible, decision-makers must have an optimal understanding of an infrastructure's condition-what it is now, and what it is expected to be in the future. Wri

Standard Plans for Timber Bridge Superstructures

Standard Plans for Timber Bridge Superstructures
Author: James P. Wacker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2001
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

These standardized bridge plans are for superstructures consisting of treated timber. Seven superstructure types are included: five longitudinal and two transverse deck systems. Both HS20 and HS25 loadings are included, along with L/360 and L/500 deflection criteria.

Bridge Management

Bridge Management
Author: M. J. Ryall
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2001
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 075065077X

As the emphasis in construction moves from building new bridges to maintenance and rehabilitation of existing stock, bridge management is becoming an increasingly important subject. 'Bridge Management' is a comprehensive, single volume book for professionals and postgraduates on bridge management. It focuses on inspection, assessment, testing, evaluation, repair, as well as financial aspects such as whole life costing. Highly illustrated with colour, and including examples of practice and techniques drawn from around the world, the book will be invaluable to the bridge engineer. GIVES comprehensive coverage of this important subject COVERS not only testing, assessment etc but also the financial/management issues HIGHLY illustrated with line drawings and photographs including colour