Expanding bridge service life through field welded repair and retrofits
By: Philip E. Fish and Curtis J. Schroeder and Robert J. Connor
Contributors: Schroeder, Curtis J.; Connor, Robert J., 1967-; National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board; National Cooperative Highway Research Program; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; United States. Federal Highway Administration
Series: NCHRP synthesis -- 489; Synthesis of highway practice -- 489.
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 65
ISBN-13: 9780309272094; 9781523108862
Subjects: Bridges; Maintenance and repair; Welding; Service life (Engineering); Ponts; Entretien et réparations; Soudage; Durée de vie (Ingénierie); Durability
Other titles: Extending bridge service life through field welded repair and retrofits
Description: Documents practices associated with field welded repairs on existing steel bridges used by bridge owners. The information presented includes the extent to which field welding is performed on existing bridges, common types of field welded repairs and retrofits, specifications, and quality control practices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47).