The book, Essentials of Bridge Engineering, discusses the different engineering aspects of constructing a bridge properly. The book is from the think tank of Oxibh Publication house and is published in the year 2007. The book goes deep into all the essential aspects that are needed in bridge engineering. From an introduction to an overview of the forms to the important components to the different bridge classifications, each aspect is covered in a comprehensive manner. The book is extremely helpful for students who are studying bridge engineering and following it carefully will surely help them to get their desired marks.
Synopsis
The language which is used in the book is student friendly and covers important aspects such as foundation, bearing, joints and appurtenances. There are chapters dealing with bridge construction and maintenance also. Students will also come to know about the different aspects of bridge failure- the ways to prevent it and also about the latest trends which are being catered in the bridge engineering sector. Essentials Of Bridge Engineering is mainly designed for students studying diploma or undergraduate courses and will prove to be a nice guide to kick start their career in this field. The book is also trusted by numerous experts as they have given their stamp of approval in following this text.
About the author
The author of the book is David Johnson Victor who is a former professor of civil engineering. He has written numerous books on urban transportation, operation and management. He is an IIT Kharagpur pass-out and is the former professor of civil engineering at the IIT Madras branch.
