ARCHITECTURE IN BRIDGE DESIGN. BRIDGE AESTHETICS AROUND THE WORLD

This paper is an excerpt from the author's book "Highway Bridge Aesthetics," which is currently in preparation. The term "aesthetics" is defined, followed by a discussion of the following elements of design: context, alignments, positions of viewers, structure types, spans, piers, abutments and wingwalls, bearings, and parapets. The following factors of design are then addressed: nature of materials, form and space, line and plane, texture, color, proportion, scale, and rhythm. The paper concludes with several case studies which illustrate design methodology as applied to specific design problems.

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• Authors:
  • Harbeson, P C
• Publication Date: 1991

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 105-121
• Monograph Title: BRIDGE AESTHETICS AROUND THE WORLD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aesthetics; Alignment; Architecture; Bridge abutments; Bridge bearings; Bridge design; Bridge piers; Bridge superstructures; Bridges; Case studies; Design; Environmental engineering; Parapets; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge spans; Design features
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00615628
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0-309-05112-6 (PBK)
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 30 1991 12:00AM