Bridge ManagementAs 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 |
Contents
Chapter 1 Bridge management systems | 1 |
Chapter 2 Inspection and condition rating | 28 |
Chapter 3 Assessment and evaluation | 85 |
Chapter 4 Nondestructive testing | 119 |
Chapter 5 Load testing | 154 |
Chapter 6 Repair | 179 |
Chapter 7 Strengthening | 212 |
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