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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals 1. The History, Aesthetic and Design of Bridges Part II: Loads on Bridges 2. Loads 3. Wind Loads 4. Fatigue and Fracture Part III: Structural Analysis 5. Bridge Structural Theory and Modeling 6. Structural Dynamics 7. Risk and Reliability in Bridges 8. Innovative Structural Typologies 9. Soil-Foundation Structure Interaction Part IV: Bridge Design Based on Construction Material Type 10. Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridges 11. Steel and Composite Bridges 12. Timber Bridges 13. Masonry Bridges Part V: Bridge Design Based on Geometry 14. Arch Bridges 15. Girder Bridges 16. Long Span Bridges Part VI: Special Topics 17. Integral Bridges 18. Moveable Bridges 19. Highway Bridges 20. Railway Bridges 21. Footbridges Part VII: Bridge Components 22. Seismic Component Devices 23. Cables 24. Orthotropic Deck 25. Bridge Foundations 26. Expansion Joints, Bearings, and Special Devices Part VIII: Bridge Construction 27. Case Study: The Polcevera Bridge 28. Case Study: The Russky Bridge 29. Case Study: The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge 30. Bridge Construction Equipment Part IX: Assessment, Monitoring, and Retrofit of Bridges 31. Bridge Diagnostics, Assessment, Retrofit and Management 32. Bridge Monitoring 33. Retrofit with Composite Materials 34. Bridge Collapse
