Inspection and Maintenance of Bridge Stay Cable Systems
Author | : Habib Tabatabai |
Publisher | : Transportation Research Board |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309097604 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309097606 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 353: Inspection and Maintenance of Bridge Stay Cable Systems identifies and explains various inspection and maintenance techniques for bridge stay cable systems. It discusses both short- and long-term approaches. The report information on methods for inspections and assessments, including nondestructive testing and evaluation procedures; repair and retrofit; methods for control of cable vibrations, including rainwind vibrations; stay cable fatigue and failure; effectiveness of various inspection and repair methods; limitations of available technologies; and trends and recommendations for future study.