Download or read book An Introduction to Bridge Substructure and Superstructure Inspection written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of bridge superstructures and substructures. Here is what is discussed: Substructures 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ABUTMENTS 3. RETAINING WALLS 4. PIERS AND BENTS 5. PILE BENTS 6. DOLPHINS AND FENDERS Superstructures 7. CONCRETE BEAMS AND GIRDERS 8. STEEL BEAMS AND GIRDERS 9. PIN AND HANGER CONNECTIONS 10. FLOOR SYSTEMS 11. DIAPHRAGMS AND CROSS FRAMES 12. TRUSSES 13. LATERAL BRACING PORTALS AND SWAY FRAMES 14. TIED ARCHES 15. METAL BEARINGS 16. ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS 17. DECKS 18. EXPANSION JOINTS 19. RAILINGS, SIDEWALKS, AND CURBS 20. APPROACHES 21. BRIDGE DRAINAGE.