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California Bridges
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Author : California. Department of Transportation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
California Bridges written by California. Department of Transportation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Bridges categories.
California Bridges
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Author : Ashley Mellor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-05-08
California Bridges written by Ashley Mellor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-08 with categories.
California Covered Bridges Pre 1900 S
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Author : Forrest Oldham
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2018-11-01
California Covered Bridges Pre 1900 S written by Forrest Oldham and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with History categories.
California’s first covered bridges came to be due to the gold rush and played a significant role in the state’s development. Many survive to today and give us a glimpse into the past, as well as serve as focal points for local events. This book is an introduction to these bridges, their past, and other places or events to visit nearby. I hope reading this inspires many to visit and enjoy these little recognized icons of the past.
Improved Seismic Design Criteria For California Bridges
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Author : Applied Technology Council
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Improved Seismic Design Criteria For California Bridges written by Applied Technology Council and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Bridges categories.
Next Gen Monitoring And Evaluation Of California Bridges
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Author : Alice Alipour
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Next Gen Monitoring And Evaluation Of California Bridges written by Alice Alipour and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Automatic data collection systems categories.
A Tale Of Two Bridges
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Author : Stephen Mikesell
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2017-04-03
A Tale Of Two Bridges written by Stephen Mikesell and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-03 with Architecture categories.
A Tale of Two Bridges is a history of two versions of the San Francisco—Oakland Bay Bridge: the original bridge built in 1936 and a replacement for the eastern half of the bridge finished in 2013. The 1936 bridge revolutionized transportation in the Bay Area and profoundly influenced settlement patterns in the region. It was also a remarkable feat of engineering. In the 1950s the American Society of Civil Engineers adopted a list of the “Seven Engineering Wonders” of the United States. The 1936 structure was the only bridge on the list, besting even the more famous Golden Gate Bridge. One of its greatest achievements was that it was built on time (in less than three years) and came in under budget. Mikesell explores in fascinating detail how the bridge was designed by a collection of the best-known engineers in the country as well as the heroic story of its construction by largely unskilled laborers from California, joined by highly skilled steel workers. By contrast, the East Span replacement, which was planned between 1989 and 1998, and built between 1998 and 2013, fell victim to cost overruns in the billions of dollars, was a decade behind schedule, and suffered from structural problems that has made it a perpetual maintenance nightmare. This is narrative history in its purest form. Mikesell excels at explaining highly technical engineering issues in language that can be understood and appreciated by general readers. Here is the story of two very important bridges, which provides a fair but uncompromising analysis of why one bridge succeeded and the other did not.
Northern California Coastal Bridges
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Author : Marques Vickers
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-06-06
Northern California Coastal Bridges written by Marques Vickers and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-06 with categories.
Author and photographer Marques Vickers explores and photographs twenty unique bridges in his "Northern California Coastal Bridges: Picturesque and Distinctive Spans". The photographic edition is the first in a series of three Pacific Coast profiles highlighting unique and distinguished steel, stone and concrete fabricated structures. The book features diverse vehicle, railroad and pedestrian crossings stretched along coastal Northern California. Over 130 images capture a variety of perspectives and construction details.Prominent inclusions are three bridges spanning San Francisco Bay including the Golden Gate, San Francisco-Oakland and San Mateo-Richmond Bridges. Lesser known are several crossings integrated into northbound Interstate 101, also known as the Redwood Highway leading into Oregon. These spans include the Pickleweed Inlet, Irwin Creek, Eel River South Fork and Samoa Island Bridges. Numerous smaller community bridges are profiled including the Arroyo Grande Creek, Jennifer Street, Pearl Street, Mare Island Causeway, Healdsburg Avenue, Rio Dell, Fernbridge Bridges and Loleta Railroad Trestle. These diminutive spans augment better-known commuter bridges including the Carquinez Strait, Benicia-Martinez, Blackpoint, and Napa River Bridges. Historical backgrounds are included for all the spans along with design specifics and dimensions.The author's basis for selection was each bridge's photo accessibility and intriguing backgrounds. He adds in his preface, "My selections may not represent the most important, aesthetic or even heavily traveled spans. However, each has a personal significance."For the past three years, Vickers has been photographing and documenting diverse and often unknown Pacific Coast attractions, architecture, wine, true crime and other lifestyle related subjects. The coastal bridge series showcases the diversity of structural designs coupled by the examination of the regional dependence on waterways and pragmatic coexistence solutions.
Improved Seismic Design Criteria For California Bridges
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
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Scaling The Turbulent Waters Pacific Coast Bridges
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Author : Marques Vickers
language : en
Publisher: Marquis Publishing
Release Date : 2020-11-12
Scaling The Turbulent Waters Pacific Coast Bridges written by Marques Vickers and has been published by Marquis Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Pacific Coast bridges symbolize a suspended engineering subjugation of hostile topography and inclement weather. Soaring as monumental arches above formerly impassible water bodies, these structurally tiered marvels have embedded themselves organically as creations of sculpture. This edition is a detailed photographic profile of elegance, ornamentation and detail design of 85 spans crossing the Pacific Ocean, coastal rivers, valleys and waterways within California, Oregon and Washington. The edition features accompanying dimensional information along with interesting and relevant historical anecdotes. The book’s intent is to display perspective detail, alternative views and pictorial examinations of the artistry and utilitarian construction. Despite the majesty of these enduring architectural icons, few bridge designers have achieved the renown as their urban creative peers. Oregon based engineer, Conde McCullough is championed with an essay entitled “Scaling Above the Currents With Elegance” tracing the trajectory of his life and professional career. McCullough is noteworthy for his completion of hundreds of design projects with twelve listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The most traveled of his bridges were completed between the 1919-1936, when he headed the bridge design division of the Oregon Department of Transportation. What set McCullough apart from his contemporaries was his insistence that aesthetics must accompany form and function. His art deco and modernist stylings have established his completed works as classics. Creating during an era when automobile predominance had not yet been established, many of his narrow dimension works have become impractical for contemporary traffic loads. The design elements make the inconvenience tolerable. Following a two-year sabbatical where he worked designing bridges for the Pan American Highway in Central America, McCullough abruptly retired completely from bridge design at the age of 49. The majority of his iconic Oregon projects are located along the Pacific Coast Highway. The bridge crossing Coos Bay, designed by his department, was renamed the Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge following his sudden death from a stroke in 1946 at the age of 58. The architectural development of the Pacific Coast can be credited to an established bridge network, particularly within Northern California, along the Oregon Coastline and Puget Sound. The remaining challenges involve proper maintenance to preserve these steadfast cathedrals of passage.
Bridge Engineering Handbook
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Author : Wai-Fah Chen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-01-24
Bridge Engineering Handbook written by Wai-Fah Chen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens from around the world, contains detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subjec
