Bridge Inspection Handbook, 2nd Edition (2017)

Bridge Inspection Handbook, 2nd Edition The AREMA Bridge Inspection Handbook provides a comprehensive source of information and criteria for bridge inspections for engineers engaged in the assessment of railway bridges. This Handbook is published as a guide to establish policies and practices relative to bridge inspection. It covers such topics as confined spaces, site conditions, loads & forces, nomenclature, bridge decks, timber, concrete & steel bridges, movable bridges, tunnel and culvert inspections, and emergency & post-earthquake inspections. The NEW 2nd Edition of the Handbook has a fresh look and updated and expanded content. There are significant improvements in the upgrade of photographs, diagrams and sketches and dual units have been added throughout the book. New additions include: Chapter 15 - Underwater Inspection of Bridges and Chapter 16 - Evaluation of Bridges for Erosion and Scour at Bridges. Includes Book and USB.