Asphalt Materials Science and Technology

Asphalt Materials Science and Technology
Author: James G. Speight
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 652
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128005017

Asphalt is a complex but popular civil engineering material. Design engineers must understand these complexities in order to optimize its use. Whether or not it is used to pave a busy highway, waterproof a rooftop or smooth out an airport runway, Asphalt Materials Science and Technology acquaints engineers with the issues and technologies surrounding the proper selection and uses of asphalts. With this book in hand, researchers and engineering will find a valuable guide to the production, use and environmental aspect of asphalt. - Covers the Nomenclature and Terminology for Asphalt including: Performance Graded (PG) Binders, Asphalt Cement (AC), Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) Binder, Asphalt Emulsion and Cutback Asphalt - Includes Material Selection Considerations, Testing, and applications - Biodegradation of Asphalt and environmental aspects of asphalt use

Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints, Second Edition

Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints, Second Edition
Author: D J Lee
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1994-11-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780419145707

This book provides a guide to movement and restraint in bridges for bridge engineers and will enable them to draw up design calculations and specifications for effective installation, and satisfactory service and durability of bearings and joints. It has been fully revised and updated in line with current codes and design practice, modern developments and products.

Continuous and Integral Bridges

Continuous and Integral Bridges
Author: B. Pritchard
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1994-06-23
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780419190301

This book contains the invited contributions to the 1993 Henderson Colloquium organised by the British Group of IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering). It provides an international review of new techniques of designing and constructing joint-free bridges - an approach which is rapidly being developed and used in many parts of the world.

Bridge Engineering Handbook

Bridge Engineering Handbook
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2023-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000887839

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." This second volume includes sections covering substructure design and seismic design.