| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Bridge Engineering: Classifications, Design Loading, and Analysis Methods; Copyright; Contents; About the Authors; Chapter One: Introduction of Bridge Engineering; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Bridge Components; 1.2.1. Superstructure, Bearings, and Substructure; 1.2.2. Bridge Length, Span Length, and Bridge Width; 1.2.3. Bridge Clearance; 1.3. Bridge Classification; 1.3.1. Bridge Classification by Materials of Construction; 1.3.2. Bridge Classification by Span Length; 1.3.3. Bridge Classification by Position-Moveable Bridges; 1.3.3.1. Bascule Bridges; 1.3.3.2. Swing Bridges |
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1.3.3.3. Lift Bridges1.3.4. Bridge Classification by Interspan Relation; 1.3.4.1. Simply Supported Bridges; 1.3.4.2. Continuous Bridges; 1.3.4.3. Cantilever Bridges; 1.3.5. Bridge Classification by Deck Location; 1.3.6. Bridge Classification by Geometric Shape; 1.3.6.1. Straight Bridges; 1.3.6.2. Skewed Bridges; 1.3.6.3. Curved Bridges; 1.3.7. Bridge Classification by Usage; 1.3.8. Bridge Classification by Structural Form; 1.3.8.1. Beam Bridges; 1.3.8.2. Rigid-Frame Bridges; 1.3.8.3. Truss Bridges; 1.3.8.4. Arch Bridges; 1.3.8.5. Cable-Stayed Bridges; 1.3.8.6. Suspension Bridges |
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1.4. Selection of Bridge Types1.5. Exercises; References; Chapter Two: Bridge Planning and Design; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Bridge Design Philosophy; 2.3. Bridge Survey; 2.4. Bridge Planning and Geometric Design; 2.4.1. Horizontal Layout; 2.4.2. Longitudinal Elevation; 2.4.2.1. Total Length; 2.4.2.2. Number of Spans; 2.4.3. Transverse Cross Section; 2.5. Bridge Design Methods; 2.5.1. Allowable Stress Design; 2.5.2. Load Factor Design; 2.5.3. Load and Resistance Factor Design; 2.6. Earthquake- and Wind-Resistant Designs; 2.6.1. Earthquake Resistant Design; 2.6.2. Wind-Resistant Design |
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2.7. Bridge Design Specifications2.7.1. Bridge Specifications in the United States; 2.7.2. Bridge Specifications in Japan; 2.7.3. Bridge Specifications in United Kingdom; 2.7.4. Bridge Specifications in EU; 2.7.5. Bridge Specifications in China; 2.8. Structural Design and Design Drawings; 2.8.1. Structural Design; 2.8.2. Design Drawings; 2.9. Bridge Esthetic Design and a Case Study; 2.9.1. Esthetic Design; 2.9.2. Case Study of Esthetic Design Proposal of a Footbridge; 2.10. Exercises; References; Chapter Three: Materials for Bridge Constructions; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Stone |
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3.3. Wood or Timbers3.4. 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; Chapter Four: Loads and Load Distribution; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Dead Load; 4.3. Live Load; 4.3.1. Live Load in US Specification; 4.3.2. Live Load in Japanese Specification; 4.3.3. Live Load in British Specification; 4.3.4. Live Load in European Specification; 4.3.5. Live Load in Chinese Specification; 4.4. Impact; 4.5. Wind; 4.6. Temperature; 4.7. Seismic Load; 4.8. Snow and Ice; 4.9. Construction Load |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 2, 2017) |
| Subject |
Bridges.
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bridges (built works)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General.
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Bridges
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Specifications
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Yoda, Teruhiko.
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| LC no. |
2017941089 |
| ISBN |
0128044330 |
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9780128044339 |
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0128044322 |
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9780128044322 |
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