The World of Footbridges: From the Utilitarian to the Spectacular
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3433029431 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The text is clear and well translated throughout, and not without a sense of humour, as when the author notes how the decking on a suspension footbridge near Lavertezzo, Switzerland, was sized to suit the private owner's dog." (The Happy Pontist, 12 May 2011)
This book contains 85 examples of footbridges built worldwide over the past three decades and includes open pedestrian and cycle bridges, utility bridges and skywalks in many different environments. Designs are often selected on the basis of architectural competitions. Structural engineers are often more interested in spectacular road and rail bridges with enormous spans than in relatively narrow footbridges built for modest loads. It is a treasure trove for bridge builders.. As there are no official guidelines for the planning of footbridges, the building techniques and performance of existing bridges are an important source of information and inspiration for structural engineers, architects and city or rural planners. Local authorities, on the other hand, see pedestrian and cycle bridges in inner-city or rural locations as vital connections and important features of the town or landscape. There is a brief description of the location and structural system of each bridge illustrated by photographs, plans, elevations and in some cases construction details. The collection is arranged according to load bearing system and span length
Dipl.-Ing. . His bridge collection is the result of his own research at locations all over the world and the first-hand technical information he received from the engineers, building contractors and building authorities involved. Klaus Idelberger is a structural engineer and the author of numerous technical descriptions of internationally acclaimed structures
'world' of footbridges Pedestrian bridges are seen as an vital instrument for inner city connection system and important features of the cities architecture and urban landscapes.Book contains 85 examples of footbridges built worldwide. Bridges are arranged according to load bearing system and span length.There is a brief descriptio