LOAD TESTING OR BRIDGES CURRENT PRACTICE AND DIAGNOSTIC LOAD TESTING 2 VOL SET (HB 2019) Hardcover

"Load Testing of Bridges," a two-volume work with contributions from nearly fifty international experts, comprehensively addresses the practicalities, scientific advancements, and global perspectives on bridge load testing. Volume 12, "Load Testing of Bridges: Current practice and Diagnostic Load Testing," begins by outlining the history and evolution of bridge load testing, along with current international codes and guidelines. It then details the preparation, execution, and analysis of bridge load tests, followed by a focus on diagnostic load testing techniques. Volume 13, "Load Testing of Bridges: Proof Load Testing and the Future of Load Testing," initially concentrates on proof load testing, covering its specific preparation, execution, and post-processing phases. Subsequently, it discusses the testing of buildings, innovative non-contact measurement techniques like photography and video-based methods, the integration of load testing into reliability-based decision-making and bridge management programs. Finally, the book concludes by summarizing the information from both volumes, identifying remaining research questions, and offering practical recommendations for engineers conducting load tests. This set is a valuable resource for civil/structural engineering researchers and academics, practicing engineers, and road authorities worldwide.