2nd Edition

Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition

Edited By Kenneth White Copyright 1992
    364 Pages
    by CRC Press

    "Second Edition examines in detail the process of evaluating bridge conditions and offers a thorough study of bridge types - their origins, elements, and failures. Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition presents new and expanded information on condition ratings, capacity evaluations, load factor analysis, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) suggested guidelines. "

    Preface to the Second Edition

    Preface to the First Edition

    Introduction

    Historical Aspects

    Inspection Requirements

    Background

    Bridge Types

    Bridge Elements

    Bridge Failures

    Bridge Materials

    Timber

    Steel

    Concrete

    Mechanics

    Bridge Mechanics

    Mechanics of Particular Types of Bridges

    Ductility

    Determination of Forces

    Influence Lines

    Summary

    Reporting System

    Introduction

    Numbering Sequence

    Sequence of Inspection

    The Inspector’s Notebook

    Standard Forms and Reports

    Rating of Bridges

    Superstructure Inspection

    Introduction

    Decks

    Floor Systems

    Beams and Girders

    Trusses

    Fracture Critical and Redundant Structures

    Preparation for Inspection

    Inspection Procedure

    Condition Ratings

    Inspection of the Substructure

    Soil-Foundation Interaction

    Abutments

    Underwater Investigation

    Dolphins and Fenders

    Piers and Bents

    Caps

    Examples of Substructure Bridges

    Movable Bridges

    Introduction

    Types of Movable Bridges

    Operation of Movable Bridges

    Inspection Considerations

    Services

    Signing

    Lighting

    Utilities

    Inspection Equipment

    Safety

    Tools and Equipment

    Bridge Capacity Rating

    Introduction

    Deck Capacity Ratings

    Girder Capacity Rating

    Truss Bridges

    Bearing Capacity

    Permit Loads

    Computer-Aided Bridge Capacity Rating and Evaluation

    Introduction

    Bridge Capacity Analysis

    Bridge Route Evaluation

    Waterways and Terrain

    Introduction

    Problem Areas

    Measuring, Recording, and Detecting Scour

    Terrain Problems

    Underwater Inspection

    Condition Guidelines

    Maintenance and Rehabilitation

    Bridge Maintenance

    Bridge Rehabilitation

    Culverts

    Introduction

    Culvert Types

    Inspection of Culverts

    Appendix: Decision Guidelines for Condition Rating of Bridges

    Index

    Biography

    Kenneth White