1st Edition

Concrete Bridge Engineering Performance and advances

Edited By R J Cope Copyright 1987
    360 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Nine chapters by a group of authors run from site investigation to assessment, repair, thermal response, structural types, and joints and substructures.

    Preface

    List of Contributors

    PLANNING SITE INVESTIGATIONS

    J.H.BUNGEY

    Introduction

    Types of investigation

    Test programme preparation and execution

    Interpretation

    General observations

    ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE IN BRIDGE STRUCTURES

    J.H.BUNGEY

    Introduction

    Range of techniques available

    Assessment during construction

    Assessment of deterioration

    Corrosion of reinforcement and prestressing steel

    Assessment of structural integrity

    Assessment of physical properties of concrete

    Assessment of concrete strength

    Mix constituents and proportions

    Permeability

    Performance testing, monitoring and assessment of repairs

    General observations and future developments

    ASSESSMENT OF LOAD EFFECTS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES

    R.J.COPE

    Introduction

    Partial safety factors

    Loading

    Structural analysis

    Material properties and section capacities

    Comments

    REPAIR AND PROTECTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGES

    P.BENNISON

    Introduction

    Durability of concrete

    Porosity and permeability

    Causes of deterioration of concrete bridges

    Materials for repair

    Concrete repair methods

    Conclusions

    THE THERMAL RESPONSE OF CONCRETE BRIDGES

    M.J.N.PRIESTLEY

    Introduction

    Ambient thermal loading

    Heat of hydration

    Properties of concrete for thermal analysis

    MEMBRANE ENHANCEMENT IN TOP SLABS OF CONCRETE BRIDGES

    B.deV.BATCHELOR

    Introduction

    Historical background

    Theoretical developments

    Laboratory and field studies

    Design code provisions

    Conclusions

    MODIFIED CONCRETES FOR USE IN BRIDGE STRUCTURES

    J.L.CLARKE

    Introduction

    Lightweight aggregate concrete

    High strength concrete

    Admixtures

    Cement replacements

    Polymer modified concretes

    Fibre reinforced concrete

    Permanent formwork

    Non-corroding reinforcement

    Conclusions

    PRESTRESSED PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGES

    H.P.J.TAYLOR

    Introduction

    Historical review

    Design criteria

    Bridge types

    Precast concrete in bridges

    Special problems

    JOINTS AND SUBSTRUCTURES

    H.AIZLEWOOD

    Introduction

    Provision for articulation

    Substructures

    Inspection and maintenance

    Materials for de-icing

    Biography

    R J Cope