Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation : A Practical Guide

It is estimated that 225,000 bridges, including nearly 40% of highway bridges, in the United States today are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. While the urgency of this problem has begun to be acknowledged at official levels, and more public funds set aside for bridge inspection and rehabilitation, the need remains for engineers versed in contemporary rehabilitation methods. Unfortunately, until the publication of this book, engineers’ efforts to educate themselves in the field have been thwarted by the fact that good, up to date material on bridge inspection and repair could be obtained only through a painstaking search through hundreds of specialized publications. Edited by Louis G. Silano, P.E., Senior Vice President and Technical Director of Structures with the firm of Parsons Brinckerhoff. Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide is the first and only "A to Z" guide to practical aspects of bridge inspection and rehabilitation. Comprising contributions from a group of seasoned professionals from around the nation, it provides insights into every element of bridge structure, including broad coverage of materials and design types. Among important topics covered in Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation are:Advances in inspection techniques, including underwater inspection and non destructive testingAll bridge design types, including suspension bridges, cable stayed bridges, trusses, moveable bridges, and othersBasic structural elements, such as substructures, superstructures, decks, bearings, and jointsSpecial topics of contemporary concern, such as seismic design and seismic retro fitting, environmental control issues, maintenance of traffic during rehabilitation, repair of historical bridges, and much moreGenerously illustrated with nearly 200 line illustrations and photographs and offering in depth coverage of most practical aspects of bridge assessment and repairs. Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation is an invaluable resource for practicing bridge engineers and contractors. About the firm Consistently ranked number one in transportation by Engineering News Record in its annual survey of the top 500 design firms, Parsons Brinckerhoff provides the full range of planning, engineering, construction management and facility management services. Founded in 1885, the company has grown to a firm of over 3,000 employees located at 75 offices worldwide. Internationally renowned for its pioneering work in bridge design, inspection, rehabilitation and construction supervision. Parsons Brinckerhoff has completed over 3,500 bridge projects encompassing virtually every type and style. Garnering numerous awards for excellence in design, rehabilitation and innovative technology, noteworthy projects include:The Newport Bridge across Narragansett Bay in Rhode IslandThe George Coleman Bridge, Yorktown, Virginia—the world’s largest twin swing span highway bridgeThe Fremont Bridge, Portland, Oregon—three span, tied arch construction with the longest orthotropic deck of its timeThe Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin, Texas—a 70 year old bridge rehabilitated to preserve its historic concrete arches beneath a new structural deckThe Hood Canal Bridge Replacement near Seattle, Washington—design of the storm damaged half of the world’s longest floating bridge spanning a tidal waterway