ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume II: Geotechnical Engineering Principles, Problematic Soils and Site Investigation (ICE Manuals)

Many civil engineers leave university with some knowledge of applied mechanics, geology and some soil and rock mechanics but often a limited grounding in geotechnical engineering. A good geotechnical engineer needs to appreciate the balance between theoretical principles, practical experience and the uncertainties present when dealing with the ground in its natural state. The ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering is intended to address this need by delivering an authoritative and comprehensive reference providing the core geotechnical engineering principles, practical techniques, and the major questions engineers should keep in mind when dealing with real-world engineering challenges all within a consistently coherent framework. This volume tackles the principles and provides a solid grounding in the discipline. Furthermore this volume covers assessment of the ground and soil properties and issues The bridge engineering industry creates an ever-increasing variation of challenges. This landmark publication brings together all topics which are of interest to bridge engineers around the world in one comprehensive manual, and will quickly establish itself as an invaluable reference work. It not only provides a broad overview of the whole subject of bridge engineering, but also focuses on some of the detailed aspects of analysis, design, construction and maintenance. "The Manual of Bridge Engineering" will be a definitive text for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms and government agencies, bridge contractors, research institutes, universities and colleges - in short, all engineers involved in any aspect of the design, construction and repair, maintenance and refurbishment of bridges.The manual begins with a chapter introducing readers to all of the bridge types encountered in bridge construction, from the simplest beam, through arches, to the more complex cable stayed and suspension bridges, and describes their behaviour in a qualitative manner. The second chapter is devoted to the loads which have to be sustained by bridge structures, and in particular looks at traffic load specifications around the world. It covers the brief history of loading specifications, looks in detail at some current code specifications and makes reference to loads due to wind, temperature, shrinkage and construction. This chapter also introduces the reader to the concepts of load distribution and explains the use of influence lines in bridge design. The middle section of the manual deals with the analysis, design and the construction of the more commonly known bridge types.It discusses the analysis tools normally employed and explains the general design concepts - both globally and locally. Finally, for each particular bridge type, the modern methods of construction are explained. These chapters cover a vast area of work, and provide enough information for the understanding of the design process of many different kinds of bridges. The manual then deals with modern developments in the construction of bridges and the consideration of aluminium, fibre composites, bridge enclosures and intelligent structures. There are also chapters dealing with expansion joints, bearings, parapets, drainage, waterproofing, and substructures. The final chapters cover in some detail those topics akin to bridge management. These are vital for a full appreciation of bridge engineering, and give guidance on what is to be considered once the bridge has been commissioned.The subjects covered include protection of both concrete and steel (also with reference to scour protection), project planning, management systems and strategies, inspection, monitoring, assessment and repair and strengthening. Authoritative and comprehensive, this fully revised, restructured and updated second edition of the "ICE Manual of Bridge Engineering" has been written and edited by a team of leading experts and presents valuable contributions from across the field within a single resource. The second edition comprehensively addresses key topics within bridge engineering, from history and aesthetics to design, construction and maintenance issues. This edition includes: practical 'how to' approach; significant new content added to build on bestselling first edition; and, contributions from specialist authors with real world best-practice advice. "ICE Manual of Bridge Engineering, Second Edition" is the authoritative point of reference for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms and government agencies, bridge contractors, research institutes, universities and colleges - in short, all practitioners involved in any aspect of the analysis, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of bridges. "The ICE" manuals series will offer civil engineers the quickest route to the information they need, ultimately providing core knowledge for the profession within a single highly referenced resource. "ICE" manuals will be available both in print and online and will deliver a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible package for all those working in civil engineering Part of the ICE manuals series, ICE manual of geotechnical engineering is the definitive geotechnical reference, providing best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers. Written and edited by leaders in their fields, ICE manual of geotechnical engineering delivers the core geotechnical engineering principles, practical techniques, and the major questions engineers should keep in mind when dealing with real-world engineering challenges. Volume I covers fundamental geotechnical principles and concepts, problematic soils and their issues and site investigation. This knowledge is extended to inform design, construction processes and verification in Volume II. ICE manual of geotechnical engineering is an essential guide and invaluable reference for practising civil and structural engineers, architects, designers, consultants and contractors, working on projects of all sizes Content: Preface The history and aesthetic development of bridges Loads and load distribution Structural analysis Bridge dynamics Seismic response and design Substructures Design of reinforced concrete bridges Design of prestressed concrete bridges Design of steel bridges Composite construction Design of arch bridges Aluminium in bridges Cable stayed bridges Suspension bridges Movable bridges Footbridges Advanced fibre polymer composite materials and their properties for bridge engineering Advanced fibre polymer composite structural systems used in bridge engineering Bearings Bridge accessories Protection Bridge management Deterioration, investigation, monitoring and assessment Inspection and assessment of bridges Repair, strengthening and replacement Index Provides an overview of the subject of bridge engineering, This title focuses on some of the aspects of analysis, design, construction and maintenance. It introduces readers to various bridge types encountered in bridge construction, from the simplest beam, through arches, to the more complex cable stayed and suspension bridges. 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. v. 1. Geotechnical engineering principles, problematic soils and site investigation v. 2. Geotechnical design, construction and verification.