VISUAL ASPECTS OF MOTORWAY BRIDGES

The paper gives a brief definition of words necessary to describe the visual aspects of bridges. This is followed by a broader look with illustrations at the application of these words to particular bridges and details, with the view to selecting positive and negative visual features. Examples of good and unsuccessful bridges or their parts are shown and in each case a reason is given why the author considers certain details to be positive or negative. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • MURRAY, J
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings, Pt 1
• Publication Date: 1981-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 755-778
• Serial:
  • Volume: 70

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aesthetics; Bridge design; Bridges; Definitions; Freeways; Highway bridges; Highway design; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Visual intrusions
• ITRD Terms: 9107: Aesthetics; 3455: Bridge; 8596: Dictionary; 2887: Landscaping; 2752: Motorway; 2481: Visual intrusion
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00348121
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM