Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466596864 - ISBN-13: 978-1466596863 ...
Guidance on Protecting and Extending the Life of Suspension Bridges: Suspension
bridges are graceful, aesthetic, and iconic structures. Due to their
attractiveness and visibility, they are well-known symbols of major
cities and countries in the world. They are also an essential form of
transportation infrastructure built across large bodies of water.
Despite being expensive to build, they are economical structures for the
lengths they span. They have evolved significantly from the basic
concept dating back to 200 BC China through the first design for a
bridge resembling a modern suspension bridge, attributed to Fausto
Veranzio in 1595, to present-day span lengths close to two kilometers. Many
of these bridges carry significant traffic and their upkeep is very
important to maintain transportation mobility. They offer grace and
functionality, yet are extremely complex to construct and maintain.
Bridge owners spend a considerable amount of time and resources to
ensure uninterrupted service, safety, and security for users.
Inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation have evolved
significantly. Modern materials and innovative design and construction
practices have been integrated into these bridges to maintain durability
and extended service life.
Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges is written by the bridge owners and practitioners who strive to cost-effectively manage these bridges. It is invaluable to everyone interested not only in suspension bridges but in the upkeep of any bridges―students, designers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and owners. Describes the evolution and trends in the operation and maintenance of cable supported bridges + Contains the latest methods for evaluating cable supported bridge capacities and durability + Presents suspension bridge security risk management aspects and Bayesian network-based methodology for risk evaluation. This volume discusses state-of-the-art practice in suspension bridge inspection, evaluation, and rehabilitation methods used worldwide, described by the personnel directly involved with managing them. Its companion volume presents detailed case studies of specific bridges to give a comprehensive picture of how suspension bridges are maintained around the world.
Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges is written by the bridge owners and practitioners who strive to cost-effectively manage these bridges. It is invaluable to everyone interested not only in suspension bridges but in the upkeep of any bridges―students, designers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and owners. Describes the evolution and trends in the operation and maintenance of cable supported bridges + Contains the latest methods for evaluating cable supported bridge capacities and durability + Presents suspension bridge security risk management aspects and Bayesian network-based methodology for risk evaluation. This volume discusses state-of-the-art practice in suspension bridge inspection, evaluation, and rehabilitation methods used worldwide, described by the personnel directly involved with managing them. Its companion volume presents detailed case studies of specific bridges to give a comprehensive picture of how suspension bridges are maintained around the world.