{"product_id":"bridge-engineering-handbook-9781439852217","title":"Bridge Engineering Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the \u003cem\u003eBridge Engineering Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens from around the world, contains detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in five books: \u003cstrong\u003eFundamentals, Superstructure Design, Substructure Design, Seismic Design\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, this new edition provides numerous worked-out examples that give readers step-by-step design procedures. It includes contributions by leading experts from around the world in their respective areas of bridge engineering, contains 26 completely new chapters, and updates most other chapters. It offers design concepts, specifications, and practice, as well as the various types of bridges. The text includes over 2,500 tables, charts, illustrations, and photos. The book covers new, innovative, and traditional methods and practices; explores rehabilitation, retrofit, and maintenance; and examines seismic design and building materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second book, \u003cstrong\u003eSuperstructure Design\u003c\/strong\u003e, contains 19 chapters and covers information on how to design all types of bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat’s New in the Second Edition:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes two new chapters: Extradosed Bridges and Stress Ribbon Pedestrian Bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdates the Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges chapter and rewrites it as two chapters: Precast\/Pretensioned Concrete Girder Bridges and Cast-In-Place Post-Tensioned Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpands the chapter on Bridge Decks and Approach Slabs and divides it into two chapters: Concrete Decks and Approach Slabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRewrites seven chapters: Segmental Concrete Bridges, Composite Steel I-Girder Bridges, Composite Steel Box Girder Bridges, Arch Bridges, Cable-Stayed Bridges, Orthotropic Steel Decks, and Railings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis text is an ideal reference for practising bridge engineers and consultants (design, construction, maintenance), and can also be used as a reference for students in bridge engineering courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605162836204,"sku":"9781439852217","price":506.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781439852217-bridge-engineering-handbook.jpg?v=1778125307","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/bridge-engineering-handbook-9781439852217","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}