Historical stone arch bridges are still a major part of the infrastructure inmany countries. Although this type of bridge has proven to be an efficient construction type, it often poses the problem of insufficient numerical models of the load bearing behavior. Therefore the book introduces methods to adapt life loads and introduces different types of numerical models of the load resistance respectively. The book continues with the introduction of specific damages and strengthening techniques. The book particularly focuses on the probabilistic safety assessment of historical arch bridges, for which often only limited material and structural data is available. Describes the history of stone bridges and different ways for modeling the structures Typical damages found on stone bridges as well as recommendations for strengthening and repair are presented INDICE: Introduction.- Loads.- Computation of historical arch bridges.- Masonry strength.- Investigation techniques.- Damages and repair.- Safety assessment.- Examples.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77616-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 380
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés