Species Identification and Design Value Estimation of Wooden Members in Covered Bridges

Species Identification and Design Value Estimation of Wooden Members in Covered Bridges

Author: Alex C. Wiedenhoeft

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-06-26

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781508557845

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Covered timber bridges are historic structures with unique aesthetic value. To preserve this value and maintain bridges in service, robust evaluation of their performance and safety is necessary. The strength of the timber found in covered bridges can vary considerably, not only because of age and condition, but also because of species and grade. For the practicing engineer or inspector evaluating a covered bridge, design values for existing wood members must be determined with as much accuracy as possible by account-ing for bridge-specific conditions. The current practice is to assign wood values for strength and moduli from existing specifications without specific reference to timber species, condition, or grade, which can result in an inaccurate assess-ment of the structure. This manual provides a walk-through for basic wood identification, inspection, condition assess-ment, field grading, and design value estimation for wood in covered bridges.


ICE Manual of Bridge Engineering

ICE Manual of Bridge Engineering

Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)

Publisher: Institution of Civil Engineers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780727734525

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Addresses key topic within bridge engineering, from history and aesthetics to design, construction and maintenance issues. This book is suitable for practicing civil and structural engineers in consulting firms and government agencies, bridge contractors, research institutes, and universities and colleges.


Covered Bridges of Alabama

Covered Bridges of Alabama

Author: Wil Elrick

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2018-10-15

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1439665532

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With fewer than a thousand remaining in the United States, the covered bridges of Alabama are an important relic of the paths our ancestors took. Alabama's covered bridges are reminiscent of a more romantic time, when people rode in horse-drawn buggies and couples stole kisses beneath their roofs. But they are also keepers of history - structures built by former slaves and Civil War soldiers. Such places are steeped in legend, including tales of ghostly children and the hanging of a sheriff turned outlaw. Just eleven historic covered bridges survive in Alabama - the oldest dating to the 1850s - but dozens of more recently constructed spans dot the landscape. Wil Elrick and Kelly Kazek provide photos and detailed information on more than fifty Alabama bridges, reveal the fate of the state's lost bridges and delve into the haunting legends surrounding these nostalgic structures.


Guidelines to Restoring Structural Integrity of Covered Bridge Members

Guidelines to Restoring Structural Integrity of Covered Bridge Members

Author: Ronald W. Anthony

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2018-04-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780160943966

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These guidelines are designed for decision makers (selection, country commissioners, city planners, preservation officers, contractors, rehabilitation engineers, etc.) to understand the components that are used to make effective decisions about how and when to repair a covered bridge, such as structural integrity, engineering analyses, condition assessments, how to support the bridge during repairs, and more. There are numerous types of covered bridges and ensuring public safety during repairs is a paramount issue for future generations to enjoy. Related products: Find more Renovation & Historic Preservation resources here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/renovation-historic-preservation Bridges & Tunnels resources collection here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/bridges-tunnels Other products published by the U.S. Forest Service are available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/us-forest-service


Timber Construction Manual

Timber Construction Manual

Author: American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 0470545097

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THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. Timber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition provides architects, engineers, contractors, educators, and related professionals with up-to-date information on engineered timber construction, including the latest codes, construction methods, and authoritative design recommendations. Content has been reorganized to flow easily from information on wood properties and applications to specific design considerations. Based on the most reliable technical data available, this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass: A thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members, systems, and connections An expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings New material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices The latest design and construction codes, including the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, AITC 117-2010, and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009 More cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website Since 1952, the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION has been the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated timber industry. AITC-recommended building and design codes for wood-based structures are considered authoritative in the United States building industry.


New England's Covered Bridges

New England's Covered Bridges

Author: Benjamin D. Evans

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2012-08-14

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1611683858

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A complete guide to more than 200 covered bridges in the six New England states.


Historic Highway Bridges of Oregon

Historic Highway Bridges of Oregon

Author: Dwight A. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 9780875952055

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Handsome illustrations of more than two hundred bridges, including Columbia River Scenic Highway bridges, covered bridges, and magnificent coastal bridges.