This technically complete, entirely up-to-date Second Edition of an incomparable reference/text examines in detail the process of evaluating bridge conditions and methods of capacity, analysis, and offers a thorough study of bridge types-their origins, elements, and failures.
Maintaining and enhancing the clear style and ease of referral that made the first edition internationally popular, Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition presents new and expanded information on condition ratings, with comprehensive......elucidations of Federal Highway Administration guidelines on specific components....capacity evaluations, including working stress, load factor analysis, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials new suggested guidelines....underwater inspections and scour critical situations...fracture critical.....culverts and the growing concern about their inspection and mainteinance....decision guidelines for condition ratings...and much more !
Preface to The Second Edition
Preface to The First Edition
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Background
Chapter 3 : Bridge Materials
Chapter 4 : Mechanics
Chapter 5 : Reporting System
Chapter 6 : Superstructure Inspection
Chapter 7 : Inspection of The Substructure
Chapter 8 : Movable Bridges
Chapter 9 : Services
Chapter 10 : Inspection Equipment
Chapter 11 : Bridge Capacity Rating
Chapter 12 : Computer-Aided Bridge Capacity Rating and Evaluation
Chapter 13 : Waterways and Terrain
Chapter 14 : Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Chapter 15 : Culverts
Appendix : Decision Guidelines for Condition Rating of Bridges
Index
