This text focuses on the engineering aspects of strengthening and rehabiliation of bridges. It covers bridge rating, economic factors and cost effectiveness studies, methods of testing and evaluation of existing members, retrofit and replacement of members. It should be useful for bridge engineers, inspectors, contractors, planners, bridge and transportation agencies, and other bridge professionals.
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978-0-412-99431-9 (9780412994319)
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Overview of the national bridge needs; Cost effectiveness analysis and service life estimates; Assessment of bridge deficiencies; Structural capacity analysis; Methods of strengthening existing bridges; General repair methods; Repair of superstructures; Repair of substructures; The replacement option; Rehabilitation of special bridges; Retrofit procedures; Bridge designs for reduced maintenance and repair; Removal of existing structures; Traffic maintenance.
