Movable Bridge EngineeringThis new reference work addresses both the maintenance and the upkeep of existing movable bridges, as well as the complete design of new movable bridges. Comprehensive coverage is provided on engineering design and actual construction technology used in building all major types of bridges, including all structural issues and relevant mechanical and electrical systems used to make such bridges functional. Includes coverage of vertical lift, swing, and bascule bridges for both highway and railway usage Offers valuable guidance on operation, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of moveable bridges |
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Contents
To Bridge or Not to Bridge | 3 |
Movable Bridges versus Fixed Bridges | 10 |
Types of Movable Bridges | 20 |
Bascule Bridges | 33 |
Vertical Lift Bridges | 55 |
Swing Bridges | 81 |
Application of Types | 100 |
Bridge Replacement | 116 |
Fabrication and Installation of Machinery and Electrical Components | 325 |
Balancing | 335 |
Replacement and Repair of Existing Bridges | 338 |
MAINTENANCE | 341 |
Substructure and Superstructure | 347 |
Machinery Control and Power Systems | 351 |
Maintenance Particulars | 357 |
INSPECTION | 363 |
DESIGN | 123 |
Preliminary Aspects | 125 |
Structural Issues | 133 |
DetailingBascule Bridges | 144 |
DetailingVertical Lift Bridges | 170 |
DetailingSwing Bridges | 191 |
MachineryBascule Bridges | 209 |
MachineryVertical Lift Bridges | 220 |
MachinerySwing Bridges | 227 |
MachineryGeneral | 235 |
Controls and Power | 267 |
Rehabilitation | 299 |
Operating and Maintenance Manuals and Bid Documents | 305 |
CONSTRUCTION | 311 |
Construction Management | 313 |
Structure | 317 |
Inspection Basics | 365 |
Structure | 373 |
MachineryBascule Bridges | 380 |
MachineryVertical Lift Bridges | 394 |
MachinerySwing Bridges | 409 |
MachineryGeneral | 421 |
Electrical | 452 |
Inspection Reporting | 460 |
EVALUATION OF EXISTING BRIDGES | 465 |
Structure | 472 |
Electrical Systems Traffic Control Systems | 487 |
REFERENCES | 493 |
GLOSSARY | 511 |
NORTH AMERICAN MOVABLE BRIDGES 531 | 5 |
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