Bridge builders / Martin Pearce and Richard Jobson.

Main entry:

Pearce, Martin, author.

Title & Author:

Bridge builders / Martin Pearce and Richard Jobson.

Publication:

[Chichester, West Sussex] : Wiley-Academy, [2002]
©2002

Description:

224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm

Notes:
Also issued online.

Summary:

"Bridges are arguably the most symbolic of man-made structures. Unique in their balance between structural and aesthetic concerns, they offer a physical representation of unity and optimism." "It is no coincidence that the dawn of this millennium has been marked all over the world by the building of bridges as the world has stepped into a new era. During this period, construction of monumental road or rail bridges has given way to a focus on the more intimate footbridge, reflecting the mounting concern for sustainability and the encouragement of healthier lifestyles." "Bridge design has traditionally been the domain of the engineer, but recently architects have been increasingly involved in the field, so that now this particular building type can quite literally bridge the gap between the two disciplines. The examples featured in this book represent some of the most successful collaborations where architects and engineers, placed on an equal footing, have achieved extraordinarily innovative designs." "Bridge Builders begins with an introductory essay examining the history of the bridge throughout the world from ancient times to present, and analysing its symbolic significance and structural development. This account is followed by descriptions, drawings and photographs of an international selection of recent footbridges, showing the full diversity of current practice and providing an invaluable resource on the subject."--BOOK JACKET.

Resources:
Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

047149786X
9780471497868

Subject:

Bridges Design and construction.
Bridges Pictorial works.
Footbridges Design and construction.
Footbridges Pictorial works.
Ponts Conception et construction.
Ponts Ouvrages illustrés.
Passerelles Conception et construction.
Passerelles Ouvrages illustrés.
Bridges.
Footbridges.
Brückenbau
Beispielsammlung

Form/genre:

Beispielsammlung.
Illustrated works

Added entries:

Jobson, Richard, 1964- author.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 221114
Call No.: TG300 .P4 2002
Status: Available

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