Description
Book SynopsisChanges in vehicle weight limits and revisions to safety standards inevitably increase the demands placed on bridges. Following from the very successful Bridge Modification conference in 1994, this volume contains papers describing the issues, thinking and technology behind the assessment and improvement of existing bridges.
Table of ContentsPolicy Bridge assessment and strengthening - policy and principles The assessment and strengthening programme Bridge modification - a value for money approach Concrete bridge assessment The assessment of reinforced concrete bridge decksCase studies Kingston brdige, Glasgow: strengthening and re-articulation The strengthening of an externally post-tensioned structure Tamar suspension bridge - strengthening and capacity enhancementStrengthening techniques M90 Friarton bridge improvements Masonry arch repairs and strengthening The strenghening of deteriorated RC and PC beams with bonded advanced composite plates
