Focusing on the conceptual and preliminary stages in bridge design,
this practical reference/text addresses the new conceptual criteria
employed when evaluating project proposals-considering factors from
engineering principles and architectural aspects to structural
aesthetics and environmental impact on rural and urban
surroundings. Ideal for practitioners preparing preliminary plans
for presentation at bridge design competitions, consultants working
on the development of structural construction projects, as well as
engineering students desiring a lucid introduction to the subject
Containing numerous sample problems, examples, and case studies of
bridges from around the world, Preliminary Design of Bridges for
Architects and Engineers surveys a wide range of topics, including
the historical development of bridges key elements to consider at
the preliminary phase of design, such as loads, soil conditions for
foundations, initial construction and maintenance costs, safety,
and materials commercially available computer programs bridge
retrofitting, historical restoration, and upgrading basic
parameters as well as new trends in conceptual design and more
Complete with bibliographic citations, drawings, and photographs,
Preliminary Design of Bridges for Architects and Engineers is an
excellent on-the-job reference for civil and structural engineers,
architects, landscape architects, environmentalists, planners,
transportation specialists, and consultants working on bridge
construction projects, as well as an edifying text for upper-level
undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students in these
disciplines.
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