ASCE Manual of Practice No. 157 PDF
Prepared by Bridge Demolition Subcommittee of the Temporary Works Committee of the Construction Institute of ASCE
Bridge Demolition Engineering: Best Practices,MOP 157, proposes consistent industry standards by setting minimum expectations for what should be included in a safe and effective demolition plan, indicating that a bridge coming out of service need not be held to the same design standards as a permanent structure.
Topics include
- Manuals and specifications for bridge demolition,
- Equipment and tools for bridge demolition,
- Loads,
- Demolition with explosives, and
- Suggested checklist of bridge demolition plans.
MOP 157 intends to be a valued resource for engineers performing bridge demolition andthose engineers reviewing bridge demolition analysis.
