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Bridge Engineering: Classifications, Design Loading, and Analysis Methods begins with a clear and concise exposition of theory and practice of bridge engineering, design and planning, materials and construction, loads and load distribution, and deck systems.
Bridge Engineering: Classifications, Design Loading, and Analysis Methods begins with a clear and concise exposition of theory and practice of bridge engineering, design and planning, materials and construction, loads and load distribution, and deck systems. This is followed by chapters concerning applications for bridges, such as: Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Steel Bridges, Truss Bridges, Arch Bridges, Cable Stayed Bridges, Suspension Bridges, Bridge Piers, and Bridge Substructures. In addition, the book addresses issues commonly found in inspection, monitoring, repair, strengthening, and replacement of bridge structures.
Key Features
• Includes easy to understand explanations for bridge classifications, design loading, analysis methods, and construction
• Provides an overview of international codes and standards
• Covers structural features of different types of bridges, including beam bridges, arch bridges, truss bridges, suspension bridges, and cable-stayed bridges
• Features step-by-step explanations of commonly used structural calculations along with worked out examples
Readership
Civil Engineers, Construction Engineers, Construction Managers, Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, and Earthquake Engineers
Table of Contents
1. Introduction of Bridge Engineering
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Bridge components
1.3. Bridge classification
1.4. Selection of bridge types
1.5. Exercises
References
2. Bridge Planning and Design
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Bridges Design Philosophy
2.3. Bridge Survey
2.4. Bridge Planning and geometry design
2.5. Bridge design methods
2.6. Earthquake and wind-resistant design
2.7. Bridge Design Specifications
2.8. Structural Design and design Drawings
2.9. Bridge Esthetic Design and a case Study
2.10. Exercises
References
3. Materials for Bridge Constructions
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Stone
3.3. Wood or Timbers
3.4. Steel
3.5. Concrete
3.6. New composite materials
3.7. Case Study- A Famous Timber Bridge in Japan and Its Assessment
3.8. Exercises
References
4. Loads and Load Distribution
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Dead Load
4.3. Live load
4.4. Impact
4.5. Wind
4.6. Temperature
4.7. Seismic load
4.8. Snow and Ice
4.9. Construction load
4.10. Creep and Shrikage of concrete
4.11. Combination of loads for Bridge Design
4.12. Exercises
References
5. Bridge Deck Systems
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Layout of the deck surfaces
5.3. Bridge Pavement
5.4. Drainage pavement
5.5 Waterproofing system
5.6. Bridge Expansion joint
5.7. Unseating prevention system
5.8. Guard railing
5.9. Other accessories
5.10. Exercises
References
6. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Bridges
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Materials
6.3. Reinforced Concrete Bridges
6.4. Prestressed Concrete Bridges
6.5. Exercises
References
7. Steel Bridges
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Connecting Methods
7.3. Steel concrete composite Briges
7.4. Case Study - A Research on Steel-Concrete Composite Beams
7.5. Summary
7.6. Exercises
References
8. Truss Bridges
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Truss Bridges Terminology
8.3. Types of Trusses
8.4. The Design of Truss Bridges
8.5. Case Study- Tokyo Gate Bridge
8.6. Exercises
References
9. Arch Bridges
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Structures Features
9.3. Arch Bridges Classification
9.4. Erection of Arch Bridges
9.5. Case Study.Preservation of Masonry Arch Bridges
9.6. Exercises
Reference
10. Cable-Stayed Bridges
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Cable-Stayed Bridges Classification
10.3. Configuration
10.4. Analysis of Cable-Stayed Bridges
10.5. Construction of Cable-Stayed Bridges
10.6. Exercises
References
11. Suspension Bridges
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Structural Components
11.3. Suspension Bridges Classification
11.4. Configuration
11.5. Analysis of Suspension Bridges
11.6. Suspension Bridges Construction
11.7. Exercises
References
12. Bridge Bearings and Substructures
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Bearing
12,3. Abutments
12.4. Piers
12.5. Foundations
12.6. Exercises
References
13. Inspection, Monitoring, and Assessment
13.1. Introduction
13.2 Bridge Inspection
13.3..Bridge Monitoring
13.4. Structural Assessment
13.5. Exercises
References
14. Repair, Strengthening, and Replacement
14.1 Introduction
14.2. Repair and Strengthening of Concrete Bridges
14.3. Repair and Strengthening of Steel Bridges
14.4. Bridge Replacement
14.5. Case Study:A Strengthing Method for Railways Bridges in Japan
14.6. Exercises
References
