Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set

Bridge Engineering Handbook, Five Volume Set
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 3042
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. This second edition of the bestselling Bridge Engineering 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. An abundance of worked-out examples gives readers numerous practical step-by-step design procedures. Special attention is given to rehabilitation, retrofit, and maintenance. Coverage also includes seismic design and building materials. Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition contains 26 new chapters.

Integral and Semi-Integral Bridges

Integral and Semi-Integral Bridges
Author: Martin P Burke Jr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2009-06-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1444316370

Worldwide, integral type bridges are being used in greater numbersin lieu of jointed bridges because of their structural simplicity,first-cost economy, and outstanding durability. In the UK and theUS states of Tennessee and Missouri, for example, the constructionof most moderate length bridges is based on the integral bridgeconcept. The state of Washington uses semi-integral bridges almostexclusively, while, depending on subfoundation characteristics, thestate of Ohio and others use a mix of these two bridge types. Integral and Semi-Integral Bridges has been written by apracticing bridge design engineer who has spent his entire careerinvolved in the origination, evaluation and design of such bridgesin the USA, where they have been in use since the late1930’s. This work shows how the analytical complexity due tothe elimination of movable joints can be minimized to negligiblelevels so that most moderate length bridges can be easily andquickly modified or replaced with either integral or semi-integralbridges. Bridge design, construction, and maintenance engineers; bridgedesign administrators; graduate level engineering students andstructural research professionals will all find this bookexceptionally informative for a wide range of highway bridgeapplications.

Forces Exerted in the Wingwalls of Skewed Semi-integral Bridges

Forces Exerted in the Wingwalls of Skewed Semi-integral Bridges
Author: Eric P. Steinberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2001
Genre: Bridges
ISBN:

In the state of Ohio, semi-integral bridges have become more popular because these bridges eliminate high maintenance joints. The girders in a semi-integral bridge are encased in a diaphragm supported on elastomeric pads that bear on the abutment. Movement of the diaphragm caused by thermal change is theoretically resisted by backfill and also by the wingwalls for skewed bridges. The wingwalls are subjected to forces as a skewed bridge rotates during thermal expansion.

Computational Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures

Computational Analysis and Design of Bridge Structures
Author: Chung C. Fu
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2014-12-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466579854

Gain Confidence in Modeling Techniques Used for Complicated Bridge StructuresBridge structures vary considerably in form, size, complexity, and importance. The methods for their computational analysis and design range from approximate to refined analyses, and rapidly improving computer technology has made the more refined and complex methods of ana

Bridge Deck Analysis

Bridge Deck Analysis
Author: Eugene J. Obrien
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2014-10-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 148222724X

Captures Current Developments in Bridge Design and MaintenanceRecent research in bridge design and maintenance has focused on the serviceability problems of older bridges with aging joints. The favored solution of integral construction and design has produced bridges with fewer joints and bearings that require less maintenance and deliver increased

Effective Slab Width for Composite Steel Bridge Members

Effective Slab Width for Composite Steel Bridge Members
Author: Stuart S. Chen
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2005
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0309088348

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 543: Effective Slab Width for Composite Steel Bridge Members examines recommended revisions to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' specifications for the effective slab width of composite steel bridge members. The report's recommended specifications are applicable to all types of composite steel bridge superstructures and are suitable for design office use. Accompanying CRP-CD-56 contains extensive supporting information, including the recommended specifications and design examples.