Forest Service Bridge Design and Construction Manual
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Total Pages | : 54 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:933020371 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The British Columbia Ministry of Forests is responsible for determining appropriate design & construction specifications for bridges on Forest Service roads. This manual provides detailed tendering procedures & design standards for the various bridge components & other design details, such as live load applications (including vehicle sizes) along with expected fabrication & inspection details. Only procedures for permanent structures on Forest Service roads are covered in the manual. Appendices include a list of standard drawings, vehicle loading diagrams that show logging truck design loads, certification & inspection forms, bridge & major culvert site plan specifications, and standards regarding the manufacture of prestressed concrete members.