{"product_id":"bridge-deck-erection-equipment-9780727761934","title":"Bridge Deck Erection Equipment","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bridge construction industry has moved with great speed towards mechanised construction solutions using specialised bridge deck erection equipment to shorten construction programmes and reduce costs. An increased level of knowledge related to these modern construction processes will ensure more efficient use of these methods, facilitate better decision-making processes and improve safety on site. In Bridge Deck Erection Equipment: A best practice guide, international experts provide the industry with best practice advice and guidance to building bridge decks economically, practically and, above all, safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by members of the IABSE Working Group 6, this book includes material on all aspects of bridge deck design and construction including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed advice on matters affecting safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeconomic factors for producing best value for all parties involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esustainability and efficient use of equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etechnical aspects and the transfer of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides state-of-the-art best-practice guidance on the erection of the decks of medium- and long-span bridges using specialist bridge deck erection equipment. It is aimed at all participants in the erection of bridge decks, from bridge owners to designers, main contractors, permanent works designers, temporary works designers and erection equipment suppliers. The book presents a considerable collection of internationally based best practice that is relevant to the construction of concrete, steel and composite bridge decks. Bridge erection equipment covered includes launching gantries, lifting frames, formwork travellers, moveable scaffolding systems, incremental launching and sliding of completed structures. Extensive use is made of photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text, and safety at all stages in the process of bridge deck erection is emphasised throughout. This is a valuable book which captures the knowledge of a panel of expert authors. It is an important source of reference and will remain so in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Andrew Martin, Cowi, Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerald Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48736389529943,"sku":"9780727761934","price":130.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780727761934.jpg?v=1723810618","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bridge-deck-erection-equipment-9780727761934","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}