2nd Edition
Bridge Maintenance Inspection and Evaluation, Second Edition
"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