Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Suspension Bridges

ISBN-13: 9780367868529 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 372 str.

Sreenivas Alampalli; William J. Moreau

Opis

This volume discusses state-of-the-art practice in suspension bridge inspection, evaluation, and corrosion protection and rehabilitation methods used worldwide. It is written by bridge owners and practitioners who manage and maintain these bridges, and is based on their experiences. Its companion volume presents detailed case studies of specific

Spis treści

Suspension Bridges: An Overview. Design and Construction of Suspension Bridges. Inspection of Suspension Bridges. Evaluation of Suspension Bridge Main Cables. Corrosion of Main Cables in Suspension Bridges. Suspension Bridge Cable and Suspender Rope Maintenance. Maintenance of Suspension Bridges: Cable Dehumidification. Maintenance of Cable Band Bolts in Suspension Bridges. Maintaining Anchorage Enhancements. Maintenance of Suspension Bridge Anchorages. Rehabilitation of Suspension Bridges - Supplemental Cables. Suspension Bridge Security Risk Management.

O autorze

Dr. Sreenivas Alampalli, P.E., MBA, is director of the Structures Evaluation Services Bureau at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). His responsibilities include managing structural inspection, inventory, and safety assurance programs. His interests include infrastructure management, innovative materials for infrastructure applications, nondestructive testing, structural health monitoring, and long-term bridge performance. He has authored or co-authored more than 250 publications including two books on infrastructure health in civil engineering. He is the recipient of the Bridge NDT Lifetime Service Award in 2014 from American Society for Nondestructive Testing for outstanding voluntary service to the bridge and highway NDT industry. In 2013, he also received ASCE’s Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research.

Mr. William J. Moreau, P.E., served as the chief engineer of the New York State Bridge Authority for over 27 years. Two of the six Hudson River crossings previously under his care were suspension bridges, constructed circa 1924 and 1930. Maintenance and preservation of these world-class suspension bridges became a career objective for Moreau. He participated for many years as a member of the Transportation Research Board Committee and chairman of the Construction Committee for Bridges and Structures. Moreau has also been a member of AASHTO and ASCE throughout his professional career. He is currently semi-retired and continues consulting.