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Synopsis This state-of-the-art book offers almost all there is to know about 'rehabilitation' of concrete and composite bridges. Drown from the author's experience over a multitude of projects, this absolutely practice-oriented 'Prescriptions' book provides a detailed excursion into the types of distress usually observable, cracks and wounds and their remedies. More than 400 illustrations and photographs have been used to unfold the various facets of bridge repairs and strengthening. Meant specifically for consultants, contractors and their clients, the book is an indispensable reference for conducting inspections, condition surveys performance monitoring and diagnostic test for bridge maintenance. Besides providing a tool-kit approach for repair and strengthening of bridges, the book also into details of emergency bridging arrangements.