{"product_id":"rolling-lift-bridges-in-practice-historical-foundations-and-modern-application-hardback-9781394347469","title":"Rolling Lift Bridges in Practice; Historical Foundations and Modern Application (Hardback) 9781394347469","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRolling Lift Bridges in Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHistorical Foundations and Modern Application\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJeffrey D. Routson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394347469, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 January 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18.3 x 2 cm, 0.635 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePROVIDES A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE DESIGN, EVOLUTION, AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SCHERZER ROLLING LIFT BRIDGES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRolling Lift Bridges in Practice: Historical Foundations and Modern Application\u003c\/i\u003e addresses a critical gap in contemporary bridge engineering literature by offering both a historical framework and a modern technical guide to Scherzer rolling lift bridges. For engineers tasked with designing resilient, movable structures that accommodate growing transportation demands, this authoritative book delivers the essential understanding to integrate proven mechanisms with today’s performance expectations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Jeffrey Routson traces the lineage of the Scherzer rolling lift bridge from its origins, through its technological evolution, and up to its current role in infrastructure development. Routson’s analysis details how these bridges have adapted to advancements in materials, mechanical systems, and aesthetics while maintaining the integrity of Scherzer’s original concept. In-depth chapters discuss the integration of rolling lift systems with modern technologies, clarify design codes and standards relevant to movable bridge construction and rehabilitation, provide clear technical guidance on optimizing components and assessing and retrofitting aging bridges, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpowering bridge and structural engineers to apply time-tested principles with confidence in a present-day context, \u003ci\u003eRolling Lift Bridges in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provides an annotated inventory of more than 500 bridges worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures over 70 technical diagrams and photos illustrating bridge components, movement mechanisms, and structural systems of both early and contemporary Scherzer rolling lift bridge designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes examples of recent projects showcasing sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a detailed explanation of kinetic and structural performance factors unique to rolling lift bridges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies technical misunderstandings and historical facts related to these bridges and their engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying original engineering insights from the author’s experience with award-winning bascule bridge projects, \u003ci\u003eRolling Lift Bridges in Practice: Historical Foundations and Modern Application\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in structural engineering, bridge design, or transportation infrastructure, particularly within civil engineering degree programs. It is also an invaluable reference for professional bridge engineers, infrastructure planners, historians, and consulting firms involved in movable bridge projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations and Symbols xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Historical Considerations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Heaven and Earth, Water and Fire 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Seas, Lakes, Rivers, Canals 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Chicago, Illinois 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Peru, Illinois 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Mid-nineteenth-Century Generation 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Hazelet and Meals Families 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Sanitary District of Chicago 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 William D. Scherzer, Engineer and Inventor 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co. − The Early Years 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Chicago’s Bridge Department 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Albert Scherzer’s Death 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Keller \u0026amp; Harrington 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co. 1922–1936 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Hazelet \u0026amp; Erdal 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Technical Considerations 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Early Movable Bridge Types 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Modern Bascule Bridges 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Myths, Misunderstandings, and Factual Errors 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Loads and Leaf Balance 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Structural Forms for Bascule Spans 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Foundations 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Treads, Tracks, and Their Girders 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSegmental Girders and Track Girders 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Bascule Structure 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Mid-span Shear Locks 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Operating Systems 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Safety Features 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A List of Rolling Lift Bridges 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B List of US Patents 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 213\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433819500824,"sku":"9781394347469","price":94.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394347469.jpg?v=1784853956","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/rolling-lift-bridges-in-practice-historical-foundations-and-modern-application-hardback-9781394347469","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}