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Record Nr.

UNINA9910297373203321

Autore

Lin Weiwei

Titolo

Bridge engineering : classifications, design loading, and analysis methods / / Weiwei Lin, Teruhiko Yoda

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford : , : Butterworth-Heinemann, , [2017]

�2017

ISBN

0-12-804432-2

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 281 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

624.25

Soggetti

Bridges - Design and construction

Arch bridges

Iron and steel bridges

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction of bridge engineering -- 2. Bridge planning and design -- 3. Materials for bridge constructions -- 4. Loads and load distribution -- 5. Bridge deck systems -- 6. Reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges -- 7. Steel bridges -- 8. Truss bridges -- 9. Arch bridges -- 10. Cable-stayed bridges -- 11. Suspension bridges -- 12. Bridge bearings and substructures -- 13. Inspection, monitoring, and assessment -- 14. Repair, strenghtening, and replacement.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the theory and practice of bridge engineering, design and planning, materials and construction, loads and load distribution, and deck systems. It covers such applications as reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges, steel bridges, truss bridges, arch bridges, cable bridges, suspension bridges, bridge piers, and bridge substructures, as well as issues commonly found in inspection, monitoring, repair, strengthening, and replacement of bridge structures.