Description

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, bridge engineers and construction managers interested in maintenance and repair of steel and concrete bridges. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SURFACE COATING, 3. JOINT MAINTENANCE, 4. CATHODIC PROTECTION, 5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 6. CRACK REPAIRS, 7. SPALL REPAIR, 8. JOINT REPAIR, 9. ABUTMENTS AND WINGWALLS, 10. BRIDGE SEATS, 11. COLUMNS AND PILES, 12. STRINGERS AND BEAMS, 13. DECKS, 14. REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE MEMBERS, 15. GENERAL UPGRADE METHODS, 16. STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, 17. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE MEMBERS.

About the Author

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.