This book offers a uniquely compre- hensive overview of structural concepts connected to concrete bridges. The book covers the entire range of major bridge types such as; * slab and girder bridges (single span and multispan) * frame bridges * arch bridges * stay bridges while also dealing with; * bridge bearings and joints * bridge foundations * bridge maintenance * design criteria The book is extensively illustrated with both photos and drawings, ensuring relevant visu- als to the subjects dealt with in the text. Confi ...
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This book offers a uniquely compre- hensive overview of structural concepts connected to concrete bridges. The book covers the entire range of major bridge types such as; * slab and girder bridges (single span and multispan) * frame bridges * arch bridges * stay bridges while also dealing with; * bridge bearings and joints * bridge foundations * bridge maintenance * design criteria The book is extensively illustrated with both photos and drawings, ensuring relevant visu- als to the subjects dealt with in the text. Confi guration and structural concepts are the main focus of the book and every aspect of the subject has been dealt with by the author. Moreover, the book examines both the long established methods of construction, as well as more recent ones, making the work a valuable and relevant reference book.
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