ABSTRACT

This book provides a guide to movement and restraint in bridges for bridge engineers and will enable them to draw up design calculations and specifications for effective installation, and satisfactory service and durability of bearings and joints. It has been fully revised and updated in line with current codes and design practice, modern developme

chapter 1|30 pages

Movements

chapter 2|21 pages

Flexibility and articulation

chapter 3|24 pages

Expansion joints

chapter 4|63 pages

Bridge bearings

chapter 5|68 pages

Applications