Bridge Engineering

Due to significant economic growth in the last few decades, increasing traffic loads impose tremendous demand on bridge structures. This, coupled with ongoing deterioration of bridges, introduces a unique challenge to bridge engineers in maintaining service of these infrastructure assets without disruption to vital economic and social activities.

An international team of experts has joined forces to produce the Bridge Engineering Handbook. They address all facets-the planning, design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of a variety of bridge structures-creating a must-have resource for every bridge engineer. This unique, comprehensive reference provides the means to review standard practices and keep abreast of new developments and state-of-the-art practices. Comprising 67 chapters in seven sections, the authors present: Fundamentals: Provides the basic concepts and theory of bridge engineering, Superstructure Design: Discusses all types of bridges, Substructure Design: Addresses columns, piers, abutments, and foundations, Seismic Design: Presents the latest in seismic bridge design, Construction and Maintenance: Focuses on the practical issues of bridge structures, Special Topics: Offers new and important information and unique solutions, Worldwide Practice: Summarizes bridge engineering practices around the world. Discover virtually all you need to know about any type of bridge…(continue reading)