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 | 219 |
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 |
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Common terms and phrases
14/42 Vertical lift AASHTO alignment allow antifriction AREMA balance wheels bascule leaf bascule span brakes bridge drive bridge machinery bridge operation built center pivot center wedges clearance components connections construction corrosion counterweight ropes counterweight sheaves damage dead load deck deterioration double leaf bascule drive machinery drive vertical lift electrical end lifts engine Figure fixed bridges girder heel trunnion bascule highway bridges hydraulic inspection installed live load shoes locations lubricant maintenance mechanical mounted movable bridge pier rack pinion racks and pinions rail railroad bridges replacement rim bearing River roadway rollers rolling lift bridges rotation Scherzer Scherzer rolling lift seating single leaf span drive span locks steel structure superstructure Swing Automatic gate swing bridge swing span torque tower drive traffic tread plates trunnion bascule bridges truss types of movable usually vertical lift bridge vertical lift span waterway wear wire
Bibliographic information
| Title | Movable Bridge Engineering |
| Author | Terry L. Koglin |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0471419605, 9780471419600 |
| Length | 691 pages |
| Subjects | › › Technology & Engineering / Civil / General Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General Transportation / General |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |