| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 408 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Introduction / Charles Birnstiel -- 2. Individual movable span forms / Charles Birnstiel -- 3. Movable spans in series / Charles Birnstiel -- 4. Other movable bridge forms / Charles Birnstiel -- 5. Movable bridge design standards / Charles Birnstiel -- 6. Mateirals of construction / Charles Birnstiel -- 7. Material properties and failure / Charles Birnstiel -- 8. Span drive arrangements / Robert J. Tosolt -- 9. Machinery components / George A. Foerster -- 10. Stabilisation machinery / George A. Foerster -- 11. Superstructure structural design / Charles Birnstiel -- 12. Mechanical design / George A. Foerster -- 13. Gearing and speed reducer design / Robert L. Cragg, Robert J. Tosolt -- 14. Hydraulic span drive systems / James M. Phillips III -- 15. Electrical system design / William Bowden |
| Summary |
This book provides a fascinating and comprehensive guide of both past and current approaches to the design of a wide range of movable bridges. Against the background of worldwide development, the author provides the necessary information on the mechanical systems that drive movable bridges. A wide range of structures are explored in an accessible format to be used at a practical level. Movable Bridge Design considers both city and rural movable bridges by providing worldwide examples, as well as discussing the various forms of motive power. An essential purchase to inform and guide engineers, engineering consultants, and administrators of governmental agencies, as well as students from these disciplines. -- Provided by publisher |
| Analysis |
Bridges Design and construction |
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Prestressed construction |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Movable bridges -- Design and construction
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Movable bridges -- Design and construction
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Spannbetonbrücke
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Taktschiebeverfahren
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Bewegliche Brücke
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bowden, William (Bill), author.
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Foerster, George A., author
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| ISBN |
9781523105595 |
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1523105593 |
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0727758055 |
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9780727758057 |
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