Modern techniques in bridge engineering / Khaled M. Mahmoud, editor.

Includes bibliographical references and author index.

Selected conference papers presented at the 6th New York City Bridge Conference, New York City, July 25-26, 2011.

1. Cable-supported bridges -- Design of the Forth Replacement Crossing, Scotland, UK / S. Kite, M. Carter and B. Minto -- The cable-stayed bridge across the River Sava in Belgrade / P. Walser, S. Hopf and M. Steinkühler -- Indian River Inlet Bridg -- A design-build in progress / E. Nelson -- Main cable corrosion protection by dehumidification: Experience, optimization and new developments / M.L. Bloomstine -- 2. Bridge analysis and design -- Bridge design for maintenance / B.R. Colford -- The New Lake Champlain Bridge design process / T. Potts, J. Billings, J. Bridges and J. Boni -- A signature footbridge for Xinjin, China / Q. Ye, J. Zhang, C. Clark and G. Fanjiang -- Comparative of single pendulum and triple pendulum seismic isolation bearings on the St. Laurent Bridge, Quebec, Canada / J. Barbas, P. Matusewitch and M. Williams -- Incorporating climate change predictions in the hydraulic analysis of bridges / G.M. Shields -- 3. Innovative bridge technology -- Concrete filled tubular flange girder bridge / R. Bondi -- The Queens Boulevard Bridge -- the NEXT generation / D. Tuckman and M. Deitch -- New tools for inspection of gusset plates / C. Higgins, Old Testament Turan and Q. Nguyen -- 4. Bridge rehabilitation and retrofit -- Delaware River Turnpike Bridge -- riveted connection analysis and retrofit / R.J. Schaefer, B.D. Buckman, W. Scott Johnsen and J. Laird -- Rehabilitation of the 31st Street Arch of Hell Gate Viaduct, New York City / M.J. Abrahams -- Main span hinge elimination and continuity retrofit of the Sandesund Prestressed Box Girder Bridge in Norway / S. Fjeldheim and S. Kr. Heggem -- Deck truss bearing rehabilitation for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge / Q. Ye, Q.V. Nguyen, E. Montgomery and M. Venuto -- Low profile uplift bearings for the Atlantic Avenue Viaduct, New York City / R.J. Watson and J. Conklin -- 5. Bridge replacement and construction -- Rapid replacement of bridges using modular systems / B. Sivakumar -- Accelerating bridge construction with prefabricated bridge elements -- The latest in new technology for moderate to high seismic regions in the United States / B. Khaleghi, K. Thompson and P. Chung -- Replacement of the Hog Island Channel and Powell Creek Bridges / L. Fernandez -- 6. Bridge management and monitoring -- Remote structural monitoring systems for long-term confidence in a structure's condition / T. Spuler, G. Moor, R. Berger and R. Watson -- Strategies in tunnel design, construction, maintenance, inspection and operations / H. Capers, Jr., L. Jiang and K. Thompson -- Identifying and sharing best practices in bridge maintenance and management / M.M. Myers and H.A. Capers, Jr. -- 7. Historic bridges -- New bascule bridge for historic New Bern, North Carolina / E. Kelly -- Site and sight: Examining the forms of Hudson River Bridges / P. Draper, E. Segal and A. O'Connor -- The St. Louis Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the feud between Eads and Roebling / K. Gandhi.