Arch Bridges

ISBN-13: 9789058090126 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 450 str.

A. Sinopoli

Opis

This text focuses on the main aspects of the debate about the masonry arch bridge. Using information from the 2nd International Conference, held in Venice, the book gives information on the history of structural mechanics and construction; theoretical models; and maintenance and repair.

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History of structural mechanics1850-1880: Bridge-building and modern structural mechanicsE. BenvenutoThe relationship between the Gothic model and the conception of bridges A. CosteEmpirical methods for the construction of masonry arch bridges in the 19th century M. CorradiArch and vault from 1800 to 1864 37K.-E. Kurrer & A. Kahlow History of constructionConceptional design of Renaissance arch bridges H. Falter & A. BogleBrick bridges and historical transportation systems M. ChalanaConstruction knowledge between the 18th and the 19th century applied to arched masonry systems in VeniceG. Riva & P. ValleM. Levy versus J.de La Gournerie: A debate about skew bridges A. BecchiThe masonry bridges and viaducts of the first Piedmontese railway, 1845-1853 L. ReThe experimental approach in the evolution of construction systems: The contribution of the Porcheddu company of Turin to the refinement of the Hennebique system for the construction of arch bridgesA.M. Sassi Perino & G. Faraggiana Equilibrium and limit analysisThe assessment of strength of masonry archesJ. HeymanLower and upper bound theorems for masonry arches as rigid systems with unilateral contactsA. Sinopoli, M. Corradi & F. FoceOn the analysis of multi-ring brickwork arch bridgesM. GilbertOn the definition of the geometrical safety factor of masonry arches A. DeRubeisThe mechanism model in the seismic check of stone arches P. Clemente & A. Raithel Theoretical models and analysisMinimum and maximum thrust states in Statics of ancient masonry bridgesM. ComoAn upper bound analysis for the strength assessment of masonry arch bridgesA.F. Ashour & S.W. GarrityA contact mechanical approach to the theory of the elastic voussoir archH. Parland & A. MiettinenHardening and shakedown of masonry arch jointsB.T. Rosson & T.K. BoothbyOn the use of Somigliana dislocations applied to masonry archesI. Feletti & M. Rapallini Numerical methods for strength assessmentFinite/ discrete element models for assessment and repair of masonry structuresD.R.J. Owen, D. Peric, N. Petrinic, C.L. Brookes & P.J. JamesDistinct element analysis of stone archesG. Mirabella Roberti & F. CalvettiFE modelling of the dynamic response of Kimbolton Butts bridgeA. Bensalem, H. Ali-Ahmed, C.A. Fairfield & A. SibbaldNumerical simulation of experiments in arch bridgesP. Roca, C. Molins, T.G. Hughes & C. SiciliaInteractive assessment of masonry arch bridgesA. KumarLoad capacity of multi-arch masonry bridgesC. Molins & P. RocaSafety evaluation and retrofitting of an arch r.c. bridgeC. Modena & D. SondaAn approach to the structural model for masonry arch bridges: Pont Saint Martin as a case studyG. Frunzio & M. Monaco Non-destructive testingTomography for NDT applied to masonry structures: Sonic and/ or EM methods S. Valle, L. Zanzi, L. Binda,A. Saisi & G.LenziRadar testing of masonry arch bridges with soil backfillC. Colla, D.M. McCann & M.C. FordeThe behaviour of open spandrel brickwork arch bridgesC. Melbourne & H. TaoNDT as a tool for detection of gradual safety factor deterioration in loaded archesA. Bensalem, H. Ali-Ahmed, C.A. Fairfield & A. Sibbald Dynamics and experimental testingEffects of vehicle impact loading on masonry arch parapetsB. Hobbs, M. Gilbert & T. MolyneauxThe collapse behaviour of a multi-span skewed brickwork arch bridgeC. MelbourneDynamic testing of masonry arch bridgesJ.W. Bintrim, J.A. Laman & T.K. BoothbyRestoration of a two arches masonry bridge: Experimental testing and mechanical behaviourA. Salvatori Special problems and new designSome notes on system behaviour in arch bridgesW.J. Harvey, F.W. Smith & R. BarthelThe influence of soil and masonry type on the strength of masonry arch bridgesT.G. Hughes, M.C.R. Davies & P.R. TauntonMass concrete archesC. Melbourne & S. K. Njumbe Conservation and maintenanceA Roman viaduct-bridge in Campania: History, structure and maintenanceA. Baratta & T. CollettaConstruction conception and structural conservation of masonry arch bridgesM. Bellomo & S. D'AgostinoDamages of existing stone bridges in GreeceM. Karaveziroglou-Weber, E. Karayianni & E. StavrakakisThe Venice-Mestre masonry road bridge: Checking durability of maintenance operationsG. Riva & F. RussoStone bridges and historic American landscapesC.J. Rusnak & T.E. Boothby Repair and strengtheningWidening and strengthening of London's Kingston BridgeT.N. Healey & J.H.W. CounsellSet up of restoration methodologies for cast iron bridges in VeniceF. Bonollo, C. Modena, A. Tiziani & M.R. ValluzziRepair and strengthening of five full scale masonry arch bridgesS. K. SumonStrengthening masonry arch bridges through backfill replacement by concreteG. Fauchoux & C. AbdunurRepair of the old stone bridge of Krania in GreeceM. Karaveziroglou-Weber, E. Stavrakakis, E. Belissari, M. Eftaxia & C. Panousi SupplementThermal effects on a masonry arch bridge investigated using ABAQUSJ.I. Robinson, D.J. Prentice & D. Ponniah

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