2009•Unpublished venueRequires access
Guide to bridge technology: part 1: introduction and bridge performance
Geoff R Taplin, J M Fenwick
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Abstract
This part of the Guide to Bridge Technology includes factors affecting bridge performance, the relationship to the bridge design standards, and an understanding of the evolution of bridges and bridge loadings. Technical and non-technical design influences are also discussed along with the evolution of bridge construction methods and equipment. Specifications and quality assurance in bridge construction is also covered. (a)