{"product_id":"9780784405604","title":"Handbook of Concrete Bridge Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandbook of Concrete Bridge Management\u003c\/em\u003e provides complete coverage of concrete bridges from planning, design, repair, maintenance, and demolition, with a focus on small- and medium-size bridges. This handbook offers a global overview of bridge management based on the knowledge and experience of the authors, as well as presents rational and objective criteria to aid in decision-making. A classification system concerning defects, their causes, repair techniques and diagnosis methods is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject managers, structural engineers, highway engineers, and all other engineers involved with the building, maintenance, and repair of concrete bridges will benefit from this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFernando A. Branco, Ph.D., is professor and head of the Construction Sector at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJorge de Brito, Ph.D., is associate professoratInstituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cquote\u003e\u003cquote\u003eBridges are expected to perform satisfactorily over their expected life span. This practical, user-oriented handbook helps concrete bridge engineers and managers meet this challenge. The key aspects of concrete bridge management are covered in a clear and straightforward way.\u003cquote\u003e\u003cquote\u003e —Dan M. Frangopol, professor of civil engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/quote\u003e\u003c\/quote\u003e\u003c\/quote\u003e\u003c\/quote\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Society of Civil Engineers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025828331760,"sku":"9780784405604","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780784405604","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}