History of the modern suspension bridge: solving the dilemma between stiffness and economy
Auteur :
American Society of Civil Engineers
Éditeur :
American Society of Civil Engineers
ISBN :
9780784410189
Date de publication :
30 juil. 2010
Poids :
369 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the modern suspension bridge from its earliest appearance in Western civilization only 200 years ago to the enormous Akashi Kaikyo and Storebælt bridges completed at the end of the twentieth century. This examines the conflicts, the bridge collapses, the colourful personalities, and the advancements that have shaped the development of the suspension bridge.