Bridge Engineering

Keep Up and Comply with the Latest Methods and Codes in Highway Bridge Design, Rehabilitation, and MaintenanceWritten to meet the bridge infrastructure needs of the new millennium, the Second Edition ofBridge Engineeringhas been completely revised to cover all the latest developments in highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. From initial concept to final contract document preparation, this updated classic focuses on the entire bridge engineering process.Readers will find unsurpassed information on structures...seismic analysis...project funding... design standards...site survey...bridge inspection...load rating...roadway alignments and geometrics...traffic...safety...bridge management, and much more. This revised edition includes new material on current design codes, the latest maintenance and repair techniques, and state-of-the-art construction practices.Filled with real-world case studies, powerful computer-aided design methods, and over 400 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition ofBridge Engineeringfeatures: New cost-effective and highly efficient maintenance and repair methods The most current AASHTO design codes and ASCE design techniques Complete integration of LRFD and LFD methods throughout, together with examples and problems Cutting-edge design and construction methods SI units integrated throughout for international usage This Updated Civil Engineering Classic Covers: * Highway Bridge Structures * Design Codes and Specification * Project Selection * Superstructure Design * Substructure Design * Load Rating * Approaches * Structure Geometric Data * Construction and Traffic * Contract Documents * Managing the Design Process * Bridge Management SystemTonias, Demetrios E. is the author of 'Bridge Engineering ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071459037 and ISBN 0071459030.