{"product_id":"movable-bridge-engineering-isbn-9780471419600","title":"Movable Bridge Engineering","description":"This 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.\u003cbr\u003e Includes coverage of vertical lift, swing, and bascule bridges for both highway and railway usage\u003cbr\u003e Offers valuable guidance on operation, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation of moveable bridges  Preface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI. SELECTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Bridge or Not to Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovable Bridges versus Fixed Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Movable Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBascule Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVertical Lift Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwing Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of Types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridge Replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII. DESIGN.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary Aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing —Bascule B ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing—Vertical Lift Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailing—Swing Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Bascule Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Vertical Lift Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Swing Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—General.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControls and Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating and Maintenance Manuals and Bid Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII. CONSTRUCTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFabrication and Installation of Machinery and Electrical Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalancing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacement and Repair of Existing Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV. MAINTENANCE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstructure and Superstructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery, Control, and Power Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance Particulars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV. INSPECTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection Ba sics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Bascule Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Vertical Lift Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—Swing Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery—General.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspection Reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI. EVALUATION OF EXISTING BRIDGES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridge Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachinery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Systems, Traffic Control Systems, and Operators' Houses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailure and Bridge Functionality Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I: United States Patents on Movable Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II: North American Movable Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e TERRY L. KOGLIN, PE, has worked with several of the world’s premier civil and construction engineering firms specializing in movable bridges. His work on hundreds of projects includes type studies, design, construction, rehabilitation, inspection, and evaluation of all types of movable bridges.   Up-to-date coverage on all aspects of designing, building, maintaining, and evaluating  \u003cp\u003eMovable Bridge Engineering is the most comprehensive reference on movable bridges published in the past sixty years. This new, highly visual resource addresses the engineering design and construction technology of new movable bridges, as well as the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing ones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovable Bridge Engineering is organized into six functional parts from an engineering perspective:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluation of existing bridges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll structural issues and relevant mechanical and electrical systems for vertical lift, swing, and bascule bridges (for highway and railway use) are covered, including machinery, applications, reversing loads, traffic maintenance, and many other issues relevant to these specialized bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith hundreds of informative photographs and illustrations, Movable Bridge Engineering is the most complete, in-depth guide for everyone working with bridges of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989656486117,"sku":"NP9780471419600","price":235.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471419600.jpg?v=1761784983","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/movable-bridge-engineering-isbn-9780471419600","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}