| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 724 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Geotechnical Earthquake Considerations -- Earthquake Damage to Bridges -- Dynamic Analysis -- Seismic Random Response Analysis -- Nonlinear Analysis -- Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Bridges -- Seismic Bridge Design Specifications for the United States -- Seismic Design of Concrete Bridges -- Seismic Design of Steel Bridges -- Seismic Design of Thin-Walled Steel and CFT Piers -- Seismic Design of Cable-Supported Bridges -- Seismic Isolation Design for Bridges -- Seismic Retrofit Technology -- Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction -- Seismic Design Practice in California -- Seismic Design Practice in China -- Seismic Design Practice in Italy -- Seismic Design Practice in Japan |
| Summary |
Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. 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. Published in five books: Fundamentals, Superstructure Design, Substructure Design, Seismic Design, and Construction and Maintenance |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (CRCnetBASE, viewed February 13, 2014) |
| Subject |
Bridges -- Design and construction.
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Earthquake resistant design.
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seismic design.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General.
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Bridges -- Design and construction
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Earthquake resistant design
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chen, Wai-Fah, 1936- editor.
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Duan, Lian, editor
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| ISBN |
9781439852323 |
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1439852324 |
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9781523108169 |
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1523108169 |
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