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Bridge Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation

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  • © 1990

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Editors:
  1. Andrzej S. Nowak

    1. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Series E: (NSSE, volume 187)

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Table of contents (48 chapters)

  1. Diagnostics and Monitoring

    1. Dynamic Characterization of Posttensioned Rods in Stressed Timber Systems

      • H. L. Chen, G. Venkatesh, H. V. S. Gangarao, J. E. Stephens
      Pages 235-248

    2. Techniques for Assessing the Concrete (State) Condition in Bridges

      • G. Grimaldi, R. Berissi, P. Brevet, A. Raharinaivo
      Pages 249-258

  2. Loads and Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 259-259
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    2. Fatigue Loading and Design for Road Bridges

      • Gert Konig, Peter Seifert
      Pages 261-275

    3. Bridge Load Models and Truck Weight Regulations

      • Michel Ghosn, Fred Moses
      Pages 277-291

    4. Dynamic Behavior of Bridge under Full Traffic

      • R. Eymard, F. Guerrier, B. Jacob
      Pages 293-306

    5. Finite Element Modeling and Bridge Reliability Evaluation

      • Janice J. Trautner, Dan M. Frangopol
      Pages 307-321

    6. Probability Based Load Models of Highway Traffic for ULS and SLS Analyses

      • Rolf Bez, Manfred A. Hirt
      Pages 323-337

    7. Distortion-Induced Fatigue Cracking of a Non-Composite Steel Girder-Floorbeam-Stringer Bridge

      • J. M. Kulicki, D. R. Mertz, R. E. Murphy, S. R. Eshenaur
      Pages 339-348

    8. Non Linear Interaction of Longitudinal and Transverse Load Effects in Concrete Box Girder Bridges

      • G. Fanti, G. Gamberini, G. Mancini
      Pages 349-363

  3. Evaluation and Tests

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 365-365
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    2. Evaluation of Bridges — European Perspective

      • G. P. Tilly
      Pages 367-377

    3. Utilization of Service Loads in Bridge Evaluation

      • Baidar Bakht, Leslie G. Jaeger
      Pages 379-389

    4. Prestressed Concrete Girders after 20 Years in Service

      • S. A. Olson, C. W. French, R. T. Leon
      Pages 391-403

    5. Dynamic Testing of Bridges using Traffic-Induced Vibration

      • Juan R. Casas, Angel C. Aparicio
      Pages 405-420

    6. Measured Stresses in the Deck Segments of a Cable-Stayed Bridge

      • F. W. Barton, T. T. Baber, R. D. Ramsey, W. T. McKeel Jr.
      Pages 421-433

    7. Evaluation of an Old Prestressed Concrete Bridge

      • T. Tassios, K. Aligizaki
      Pages 435-443

    8. Instrumentation of a Cable Stayed Bridge at Skagway, Alaska

      • J. L. Hulsey, D. K. Delaney, R. B. Bunch, R. W. Briggs
      Pages 445-462

    9. Full Scale Testing of Steel Railway Bridges

      • T. T. Pietraszek
      Pages 463-478

    10. Static Strength Tests of Steel Plate Strengthened Concrete Beams

      • S. H. Ahmad, S. A. Hamoush
      Pages 479-492
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Evaluation, repair and rehabilitation of bridges are increasingly important topics in the effort to deal with the deteriorating infrastructure. For example, in the United States about 40 percent of the nation's 570,000 bridges are classified, according to the Federal Highway Administra­ tion's (FHW A) criteria, as deficient and in need of rehabilitation and replacement. In other countries the situation is similar. FHW A estimates the cost of a bridge replacement and reha­ bilitation program at 50 billion dollars. The major factors that have contributed to the present situation are: the age, inadequate maintenance, increasing load spectra and environmental contamination. The deficient bridges are posted, repaired or replaced. The disposition of bridges involves clear economical and safety implications. To avoid high costs of replacement or repair, the evaluation must accurately reveal the present load carrying capacity of the struc­ ture and predict loads and any further changes in the capacity (deterioration) in the applicable time span. Accuracy of bridge evaluation can be improved by using the recent developments in bridge diagnostics, structural tests, material tests, structural analysis and probabilistic methods. There is a need for an international exchange of advanced experience to increase the research effi­ ciency. The Workshop is organized on the premise that the exchange of existing American and European experience in the area of bridge evaluation, repair and rehabilitation is beneficial for both parties involved.

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  • Department of Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

    Andrzej S. Nowak

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