This text explains how people perceive bridges so as to give engineers the foundation to develop their own understanding and style to build better bridges. It presents design criteria criteria to serve as starting points for bridge designers, while introducing engineers to aesthetics and bridge engineering to architects, landscape architects and artists. This book aims to help engineers improve the engineering of their bridges. Appearance will be one of the concerns, but not the only one. Judgements about appearance must always be made in the context of judgements about performance and cost, and the book concentrates on those relationships. Examples, line drawings, and color photos are provided.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 153 mm
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978-0-412-06381-7 (9780412063817)
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Part I Understanding the basics: The current consensus - what makes a bridge beautiful; Analyzing the appearance of bridges; Determinants of appearance; The keys to success. Part II How to get started: Practical procedures: Seven step process; Themes; Mixing old and new; The place of standard details; Using this book. Part III Designing the components: Bridge elements - Geometry; superstructure type; Pier placement; Abutment placement; Superstructure shape,including parapet and railings; Pier shape; Abutment shape; Colours; Surface textures and ornamentation; Signing, lighting and landscaping. Part IV Putting it all together: typical bridges: Highway over highway; Valleys and highway cuts; Tidal waterays; Interchange ramps and viaducts; Railroad bridges; Pedestrian bridges. Part V Related considerations: The responsabilities of bridge building organizations; Citizen participation; Collaboration with other professionals; Competitions; Engineering education.
