Dear Rowe
Thankyou for your response. We have good data on expected "hydraulic" characteristics of the lahar, which include knowledge of a catastrophic flow from the same source in 1953. To date we are treating the lahar using conventional "hydraulic" tools, adjusting for...
I suggest you refer to UK Highways Agency advice note BA 42/96 Integral Bridges. This is consistent with BS 5400; it is current (updated May 2003); it is helpful; and it is available on the internet at www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/ha/dmrb/index.htm
I would be interested in any advice regarding recommendations for the design of bridge substructure (and possibly superstructure in the event of overtopping) when subject to a lahar flow rather than the conventional hydraulic flow. This is a real prospect rather than a hypothetical situation. We...
I am looking for guideline "best practice" documentation for the demolition of post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridge spans in an urban motorway environment, including demolition over live traffic. Any assistance would be welcomed!
