Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair PDF

An authoritative guide to the rehabilitation and repair of existing bridges in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Structural and highway engineers can turn to Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair for up-to-date guidance on the latest design techniques, repair methods, specialized software, materials, and maintenance procedures for bridges and highways. This timely engineering tool simplifies and clarifies all existing code, presenting a wealth of concise explanations, solved examples for day-to-day design issues, and in-depth case studies of practical problems.Focusing on both traditional and non-traditional design problems, this sure-fire guide equips you with new analytical and design techniques, such as the application of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). The book includes the most recent AASHTO design codes for bridges and highways... offers updated design criteria for dealing with earthquake vulnerability and bridge foundation scour from floods...and covers modern materials technology, including new types of concrete, steel, and other construction and repair materials.