Written for new and experienced highway engineers, this master resource offers the most complete and practical treatment available for every aspect of highway bridge design, rehabilitation, and maintenance. From initial concept all the way to final contract documentation preparation, Bridge Engineering presents a clear and detailed road map to the entire bridge engineering process.
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Written to meet the bridge infrastructure needs of the new millennium, the Second Edition of Bridge Engineering has been completely revised to cover all the latest developments in highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. From initial concept to final contract document preparation, this updated classic focuses on the entire bridge engineering process.
Readers will find unsurpassed information on structures...seismic analysis...project funding... design standards...site survey...bridge inspection...load rating...roadway alignments and geometrics...traffic...safety...bridge management, and much more. This revised edition includes new material on current design codes, the latest maintenance and repair techniques, and state-of-the-art construction practices.
Filled with real-world case studies, powerful computer-aided design methods, and over 400 detailed illustrations, the Second Edition of Bridge Engineering features:
This Updated Civil Engineering Classic Covers:
* Highway Bridge Structures * Design Codes and Specification * Project Selection * Superstructure Design * Substructure Design * Load Rating * Approaches * Structure Geometric Data * Construction and Traffic * Contract Documents * Managing the Design Process * Bridge Management System
Jim J. Zhao, P.E., Chief Bridge Engineer with Nolan Associates, Inc, (Ellicott City, MD). In charge of bridge design and overall project management. Mr. Zhao is experienced in design, teaching, and research in structural engineering and serves on the ASCE-ACI joint committees on "Concrete Bridge Design" and on "Prestressed Concrete Design." He is also the President of the Structural Engineering Institute, ASCE Maryland Chapter. Is the author of two books on Bridge Design and one on Risk Management.
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