Bridge reinforcement and reconstruction

Author: Meng Yun
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book analyzes and studies various types of bridge defects and damages, categorizes them, and discusses the causes and principles of damage from multiple perspectives. It elaborates on bridge strengthening methods in detail and systematically discusses the use of modern construction materials for the repair, strengthening, and transformation of old bridges, restoring their former vitality. This book analyzes and studies various types of bridge defects and damages, categorizes them, and discusses the causes and principles of damage from multiple perspectives. It elaborates on bridge strengthening methods in detail and systematically discusses the use of modern construction materials for the repair, strengthening, and transformation of old bridges, restoring their former vitality.
Main Content: Common defects and damages in bridges, quality inspection and load testing, repair of defects and cracks, strengthening and transformation of superstructure and substructure, seismic strengthening methods, maintenance and transformation of deck systems, etc. The content is rich and closely tied to the practical aspects of bridge engineering. When analyzing each type of bridge strengthening and transformation topic, relevant examples are provided. In the end, a dedicated chapter compiles comprehensive examples of typical bridge strengthening, calculation, and inspection for reference and learning. This book is a teaching material for highway bridge majors in colleges and universities and an important reference book for a broad range of engineering technicians engaged in bridge construction and maintenance.