BRIDGE ENGINEERING HANDBOOK

An international team of experts has joined forces to produce the 'Bridge Engineering Handbook'. They address all facets-the planning, design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of a variety of bridge structures-creating a must-have resource for every bridge engineer. This reference provides the means to review standard practices and keep abreast of new developments and state-of-the-art practices. Comprising 67 chapters in seven sections, the authors present: Fundamentals - Provides the basic concepts and theory of bridge engineering; Superstructure Design - Discusses all types of bridges; Substructure Design - Addresses columns, piers, abutments, and foundations; Seismic Design - Presents the latest in seismic bridge design; Construction and Maintenance - Focuses on the practical issues of bridge structures; Special Topics - Offers new and important information and unique solutions; Worldwide Practice - Summarizes bridge engineering practices around the world.