China Highway Canyon Bridges

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Synopsis

This book presents 108 canyon bridges that best represent the highest level of bridge construction in China and is divided into four chapters including suspension bridge, cable-stayed bridge, arch bridge and beam bridge. It introduces the definition of canyon bridge for the first time and gives an overview of each bridge's structural characteristics, design and construction techniques, as well as management and maintenance measures. Furthermore, this book provides elevation layout drawings and real view pictures. Chinese version of this book was awarded “Fan Lichu Book Prize” by Bridge and Structure Committee of China Civil Engineering Society in August 2020. It is the first book accounting of canyon bridges and appeals to a wide readership, from bridge designers and engineers to the general public who has interests to learn bridge construction in mountainous areas.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2022
Author:
Zhendong Huang, Yanwu Li
ISBN:
9789811644313
Related ISBNs:
9789811644306
Publisher:
Springer Singapore, Singapore
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-01-31
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
China Communications Press Co., Ltd 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction