HISTORY LESSONS

Article looks at the contributions of China to the development of bridge engineering. The jungle bridges of woven vines have served their purpose for tens of thousands of years. Over time, simple hanging ropes developed into elaborate suspended structures of bamboo and iron, in turn leading to the suspended steel wire and cable stayed bridges.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/10480594
• Corporate Authors:

  Route One Publishing Limited

  Horizon House, Azalea Drive
  Swanley, Kent  United Kingdom  BR8 8JR
• Authors:
  • Altabba, B
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 46-47
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Issue Number: 19
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge engineering; Cable stayed bridges; Suspension bridges
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00794365
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 25 2000 12:00AM