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Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges (Paperback)
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Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges (Paperback)
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Guidance on Protecting and Extending the Life of Suspension Bridges
Suspension bridges are graceful, aesthetic, and iconic structures.
Due to their attractiveness and visibility, they are well-known
symbols of major cities and countries in the world. They are also
an essential form of transportation infrastructure built across
large bodies of water. Despite being expensive to build, they are
economical structures for the lengths they span. They have evolved
significantly from the basic concept dating back to 200 BC China
through the first design for a bridge resembling a modern
suspension bridge, attributed to Fausto Veranzio in 1595, to
present-day span lengths close to two kilometers. Many of these
bridges carry significant traffic and their upkeep is very
important to maintain transportation mobility. They offer grace and
functionality, yet are extremely complex to construct and maintain.
Bridge owners spend a considerable amount of time and resources to
ensure uninterrupted service, safety, and security for users.
Inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation have
evolved significantly. Modern materials and innovative design and
construction practices have been integrated into these bridges to
maintain durability and extended service life. Captures the
Experience of More Than 20 Suspension Bridge Operators Inspection,
Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges is written by the
bridge owners and practitioners who strive to cost-effectively
manage these bridges. It is invaluable to everyone interested not
only in suspension bridges but in the upkeep of any
bridges-students, designers, maintenance personnel, contractors,
and owners. Describes the evolution and trends in the operation and
maintenance of cable supported bridges Contains the latest methods
for evaluating cable supported bridge capacities and du
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