How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the structure and purpose of bridges.
Small enough to carry in your pocket and serious enough to provide real answers, this comprehensive guide:- analyses and explores all types of Bridges from around the world from the first millennium to the present day.- explores fundamental concepts of bridge design, key materials and engineering techniques.- provides an accessible visual guide with intelligent text, using detailed illustrations and cross-sections of technical features..
It is a guide to reading the structural clues embedded in every bridge that allows their variety and ingenuity to be better appreciated.
How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the structure and purpose of bridges