Movable Bridge Engineering

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John Wiley & Sons, 20 de juny 2003 - 691 pàgines
This new reference work addresses both the maintenance and the upkeep of existing movable bridges, as well as the complete design of new movable bridges. Comprehensive coverage is provided on engineering design and actual construction technology used in building all major types of bridges, including all structural issues and relevant mechanical and electrical systems used to make such bridges functional.
Includes coverage of vertical lift, swing, and bascule bridges for both highway and railway usage
Offers valuable guidance on operation, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of moveable bridges
 

Continguts

To Bridge or Not to Bridge
6
Movable Bridges versus Fixed Bridges
16
Types of Movable Bridges
25
Bascule Bridges
42
Vertical Lift Bridges
56
Swing Bridges
85
Application of Types
104
Bridge Replacement
116
Balancing
335
Replacement and Repair of Existing Bridges
338
MAINTENANCE
341
Substructure and Superstructure
347
Machinery Control and Power Systems
351
Maintenance Particulars
357
INSPECTION
363
Inspection Basics
365

100
122
Structural Issues
136
DetailingBascule Bridges
156
DetailingVertical Lift Bridges
174
DetailingSwing Bridges
204
MachineryBascule Bridges
214
MachineryVertical Lift Bridges
224
MachinerySwing Bridges
227
MachineryGeneral
235
Controls and Power
267
Rehabilitation
299
Operating and Maintenance Manuals and Bid Documents
305
CONSTRUCTION
311
Construction Management
313
Structure
317
Fabrication and Installation of Machinery and Electrical Components
325
Structure
373
MachineryBascule Bridges
380
MachineryVertical Lift Bridges
394
MachinerySwing Bridges
409
MachineryGeneral
421
Electrical
452
Inspection Reporting
460
EVALUATION OF EXISTING BRIDGES
465
Structure
472
Electrical Systems Traffic Control Systems
487
REFERENCES
493
GLOSSARY
511
NORTH AMERICAN MOVABLE BRIDGES
531
INDEX 679
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TERRY L. KOGLIN, PE, has worked with several of the world s premier civil and construction engineering firms specializing in movable bridges. His work on hundreds of projects includes type studies, design, construction, rehabilitation, inspection, and evaluation of all types of movable bridges.

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