Failed bridges : case studies, causes and consequences /
Joachim Scheer.
- [English ed.].
- Weinheim : Ernst & Sohn, c2010.
- xiv, 307 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
."Tranlated by Linda Wilharm, Hanover, Germany"-- t.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references
Introduction -- Failure of bridges, general information -- Failure during construction -- Failure in service -- Failure due to ship collision impact -- Failure due to traffic collision impact under the bridge -- Failure due to traffic collision impact on the bridge -- Failure due to high water, ice and timber flow, hurricane -- Failure due to fire or explosion -- Failure due to seismic event -- Failure of scaffolding -- Failure of falsework -- Lessons for the practice -- Lessons for teaching.