Essentials of Bridge Engineering
- ISBN-10
- 8120417178
- ISBN-13
- 9788120417175
- Pages
- 500
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-05-30
- Publisher
- Oxford and IBH Publishing
- Author
- D. Victor Johnson
Description
The present book is an up-to-date introduction to Bridge Engineering, which is one of the most fascinating fields of Civil Engineering. The discussion covers all the components of a complete bridge and includes the factors to be considered in the investigation, design, construction and maintenance of highway and railway bridges. Reference has been made to the current version of the relevant codes of practice as obtaining in India. Contents: Introduction / Investigation for Bridges / Standard Specifications for Road Bridges / Standards for Railway Bridges / General Design Considerations / Culverts / Reinforced Concrete Bridges / Prestressed Concrete Bridges / Steel Bridges / Masonry and Composite Bridges / Temporary and Movable Bridges / Substructure / Foundations / Bearings, Joints and Appurtenances / Construction and Maintenance / Appendices / Index
