Publisher: Wiley - 2004-08-25
Hardcover | 2nd Edition | 328 Pages
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An updated classic on designing both functional and visually stunning bridges.
This highly visual guide to understanding and using aesthetics in the design of bridges is now available in a second edition. You'll find updated bridge examples, improved photographs, and more technical depth for serious engineering study. New case studies of bridges currently underway provide real-world coverage, with an emphasis on the relationship between design problems, planning, and solutions, along with structural and cost challenges. Featuring a larger page size to better highlight the detailed illustrations and photos, this edition's entirely new coverage includes:
- Discussion on the "whys" behind various recommendations.
- New material on moveable bridges.
- Ways to respond to the structural and cost challenges involved in construction.
- Integration of Context-Sensitive Design/Context-Sensitive Solutions (CSD/CSS) into the design process.
- Twelve new case studies of bridges, with an emphasis on the relationship between design problems and planning their solutions.
- Information on the contribution of bridge aesthetics to environmental impact studies.
by:miguel
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