BRIDGES PRODUCED BY AN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TEAM

In this paper, the aesthetic qualities of bridges are defined, the methods and principles employed to achieve these qualities are described, and seven award-winning bridges are presented to demonstrate the effect of public opinion on bridge appearance.

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• Authors:
  • Ritner, John C
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 26-34
• Monograph Title: Structures and foundations
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1044
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aesthetics; Bridge design; Bridges; Public opinion; Structural design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Society; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00458062
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309039606
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 30 1988 12:00AM