Nine chapters by a group of authors run from site investigation to assessment, repair, thermal response, structural types, and joints and substructures.
Preface
List of Contributors
PLANNING SITE INVESTIGATIONS
J.H.BUNGEY
Introduction
Types of investigation
Test programme preparation and execution
Interpretation
General observations
ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE IN BRIDGE STRUCTURES
J.H.BUNGEY
Introduction
Range of techniques available
Assessment during construction
Assessment of deterioration
Corrosion of reinforcement and prestressing steel
Assessment of structural integrity
Assessment of physical properties of concrete
Assessment of concrete strength
Mix constituents and proportions
Permeability
Performance testing, monitoring and assessment of repairs
General observations and future developments
ASSESSMENT OF LOAD EFFECTS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGES
R.J.COPE
Introduction
Partial safety factors
Loading
Structural analysis
Material properties and section capacities
Comments
REPAIR AND PROTECTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGES
P.BENNISON
Introduction
Durability of concrete
Porosity and permeability
Causes of deterioration of concrete bridges
Materials for repair
Concrete repair methods
Conclusions
THE THERMAL RESPONSE OF CONCRETE BRIDGES
M.J.N.PRIESTLEY
Introduction
Ambient thermal loading
Heat of hydration
Properties of concrete for thermal analysis
MEMBRANE ENHANCEMENT IN TOP SLABS OF CONCRETE BRIDGES
B.deV.BATCHELOR
Introduction
Historical background
Theoretical developments
Laboratory and field studies
Design code provisions
Conclusions
MODIFIED CONCRETES FOR USE IN BRIDGE STRUCTURES
J.L.CLARKE
Introduction
Lightweight aggregate concrete
High strength concrete
Admixtures
Cement replacements
Polymer modified concretes
Fibre reinforced concrete
Permanent formwork
Non-corroding reinforcement
Conclusions
PRESTRESSED PRECAST CONCRETE BRIDGES
H.P.J.TAYLOR
Introduction
Historical review
Design criteria
Bridge types
Precast concrete in bridges
Special problems
JOINTS AND SUBSTRUCTURES
H.AIZLEWOOD
Introduction
Provision for articulation
Substructures
Inspection and maintenance
Materials for de-icing
Biography
R J Cope
