Keywords:
Geotechnical engineering.
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Geography.
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Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
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Regional Geography.
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Geography.
Description / Table of Contents:
Research on Highway Canyon Bridges in China -- Suspension Bridges -- Cable-stayed Bridges -- Arch Bridges -- Girder Bridges.
Abstract:
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.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
XI, 218 p. 247 illus., 137 illus. in color.
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online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2022.
ISBN:
9789811644313
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4431-3
DOI:
10.1007/978-981-16-4431-3
DDC:
624.151
Language:
English
