The state of the art in highway bridge engineering Fully updated with the latest codes and standards, including load and resistance factor design (LRFD), Bridge Engineering , Third Edition covers highway bridge planning, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. This thoroughly revised reference contains cutting-edge analytical, design, and construction practices, the most current information on new materials and methods, and proven, cost-effective maintenance and repair techniques. Real-world case studies and hundreds of helpful photos and illustrations are also included in this practical resource. BRIDGE ENGINEERING , THIRD EDITION FEATURES COMPLETE COVERAGE OF: Highway bridge structures Project inception Project funding Design standards Bridge inspection and site survey Physical testing As-built plans and other record data Superstructure types Deck types Wearing surface types Deck joint types Design loads Design methods Internal forces Load distribution Concrete deck slabs Composite steel members Plate girder design Continuous beams Protecting steel superstructures Load rating Prestressed concrete Substructure design Abutments Piers Bearings Managing the design process Contract documents Bridge management systems

This thoroughly revised, definitive guide explains engineering design, rehabilitation, inspection, and repair of existing bridges in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Jim Zhao, PhD, PEng, PE, F.ASCEMr. Zhao is the manager and technical lead of Bridge Engineering at AMEC. He has 28 years of experience throughout the US and Canada with steel, concrete and prestressed concrete structure design and finite element analysis, structural dynamic analysis and seismic design, structural fatigue analysis and remaining life prediction, structural condition survey and rehabilitation, long span bridge design, international project management, design-build concept and management, and project risk management. His previous positions included GM-international operations for JSTI, and chief engineer at WBCM. He received his degrees from Tongji University, University of Ottawa, University of Quebec, and Bryson University. He is a member of ACI/ASCE committee 423 Prestressed Concrete, and ACI/ASCE Committee 343 Concrete Bridge Design. He is the past-president of SEI MD Chapter, and is a fellow of ASCE. He has been teaching Bridge Rehabilitation on behave of ASCE since 2000.