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Suspension bridges are graceful, aesthetic, and iconic structures. Due to their attractiveness and visibility, they are well-known symbols of major cities and countries in the world. They are also essential form of transportation infrastructure built across large bodies of water.
Suspension bridges are graceful, aesthetic, and iconic structures. Due to their attractiveness and visibility, they are well-known symbols of major cities and countries in the world. They are also essential form of transportation infrastructure built across large bodies of water. Despite being expensive to build, they are economical structures for the lengths they span. They have evolved significantly from the basic concept dating back to 200 BC China through the first design for a bridge resembling a modern suspension bridge, attributed to Fausto Veranzio in 1595, to present day span lengths close to two kilometers.
Offers Insight from Bridge Owners across the Globe
Many of these bridges carry significant traffic, and their upkeep is very important to maintain transportation mobility. They offer grace and functionality, yet are extremely complex to construct and maintain. Bridge owners spend considerable amount of time and resources to ensure uninterrupted service, safety, and security for users. Inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation have evolved significantly. Modern materials and innovative design and construction practices have been integrated into these bridges to maintain durability and extended service life.
Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges Case Studies gives detailed case studies of the Manhattan, Akashi Kaikyo, Tsing Ma, Storebælt East, Forth Road, Bronx–Whitestone, George Washington, Angus L. Macdonald, Mid-Hudson, Shantou Bay, and Kingston–Port Ewen Bridges. It is written by the owners and practitioners who strive to cost-effectively manage them, and applies all the inspection, evaluation, and rehabilitation methods discussed in the companion volume to give a comprehensive picture of how suspension bridges are mana
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Editors
Contributors
Manhattan Bridge.
Bojidar Yanev and Brian Gill
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Katsuya Ogihara
Tsing Ma Bridge.
James D. Gibson
Storebælt East Suspension BridgeKim Agerso Nielsen, Leif Vincentsen, and Finn Bormlund
Forth Road Bridge.
Barry Colford
Bronx–Whitestone Bridge.
Justine Lorentzson,Dora Paskova,Mary Hedge
Jeremy (Zhichao) Zhang, and Mohammad Qasim
George Washington Bridge.
Stewart Sloan and Judson Wible
Angus L. Macdonald Bridge.
Ahsan Chowdhury,Anna Chatzifoti,and Jon Eppell
Mid-Hudson Bridge.
William J. Moreau
Shantou Bay Suspension Bridge.
Gongixumm
Kingston–Port Ewen Bridge.
Sreenivas Alampalli
