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5+ YearsPublisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
ISBN 13 | 9780071825078 |
ISBN 10 | 007182507X |
Book Subtitle | Prevention And Control Of Soil Erosion |
Book Description | Proven methods for preventing and mitigating bridge and highway flood scour Offering detailed guidelines on bridge scour countermeasures, this comprehensive resource provides a proactive strategy for the design and construction of bridges to prevent scour, as well as a reactive plan for post-flood disaster management.Topics discussed include erosion, causes of scour, AASHTO design codes, hydrology, hydraulics, scour analysis, inspection methods, and modern materials technology. Real-world case studies illustrate the concepts presented. The authoritative information in this practical guide will help you to develop more efficient and cost-effective design processes and bridge management systems for river bridges subjected to floods. |
About the Author | Mohiuddin Ali Khan, Ph.D., P.E., is a consulting engineer and an adjunct professor at Temple University. He is the author of several textbooks on bridge engineering, including Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair (published by McGraw-Hill Education). Dr. Khan helped to develop the New Jersey Department of Transportation Design Manual for Bridges and Structures section on scour at bridges. He is registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in five states and a Chartered Engineer in England. |
Language | English |
Author | Mohiuddin Ali Khan |
Publication Date | 7/1/2015 |
Number of Pages | 384 |
Flood Scour For Bridges And Highways : Prevention And Control Of Soil Erosion Hardcover English by Mohiuddin Ali Khan - 7/1/2015