Bridge Inspection And Maintenance Manual

This manual presents uniform guidelines and procedures for the inspection, evaluation and maintenance of the nation's existing movable bridge inventory. The manual provides information pertaining to the unique structural, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components and operational characteristics of a movable highway bridge. The manual was developed for bridge engineers, inspectors and maintainers charged with operational and maintenance responsibility for these complex structures. Commentary adjacent to the text on the same page provides suggestions on implementing the guidelines and procedures of this manual and directs the reader to additional sources of information. The contents are organized in four primary parts: General, Inspection, Evaluation, and Maintenance. The appendices contain supplementary information, and are followed by a reference list, glossary, and index.

Addresses key topic within bridge engineering, from history and aesthetics to design, construction and maintenance issues. This book is suitable for practicing civil and structural engineers in consulting firms and government agencies, bridge contractors, research institutes, and universities and colleges.

"This manual presents uniform guidelines and procedures pertaining to the unique structural, mechanical, electrical, and operational characteristics of movable highway bridges. The manual was developed for bridge engineers, inspectors, and maintainers charged with operational and maintenance responsibilities for these complex structures. Commentary adjacent to the text provides suggestions on implementing the guidelines and procedures, and directs the reader to additional sources of information. This manual supersedes the 1998 first edition."--Publisher description.

This manual is a guide for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of bridges for military installations. It is a source of reference for planning, estimating, and technical accomplishment of maintenance and repair work and may serve as a training manual for facilities maintenance personnel in the Army and Air Force engaged in maintenance inspection and repair of bridges. It provides guidance for typical maintenance and repair of bridges to retain them in continuous readiness for support of military operations. It also describes the methods used in accomplishing this maintenance and repair work. The text includes general principles of maintenance and repair for use by all activities designated to maintain bridges at Army and Air Force installations in acondition suitable for their intended use.