"This volume compiles the current practice of repair and restoration technology for bridges damaged by the earthquakes. The technology was compiled based on the past earthquake damage experiences in Japan. It presents the temporary repair and permanent repair methods for damaged bridges, as well as basic concept for repair and restoration. Evaluation methods of damage degree and several repair methods dependent on the damage degree are presented.This volume is the English translation of the part of ""Manual for Earthquake Disaster Countermeasures for Roads, Post Earthquake Recovery, Japan Road Association (2007)."" The translation was made with the official approval of the Japan Road Association." |