China Highway Canyon Bridges

This book showcases 108 remarkable canyon bridges in China, covering various types such as suspension, cable-stayed, arch, and beam bridges. It provides an in-depth overview of each bridge's structural characteristics, design, construction techniques, and management and maintenance measures. With elevation layout drawings and real view pictures, it appeals to a wide audience, including bridge designers, engineers, and the general public interested in bridge construction in mountainous areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book showcases a remarkable collection of 108 canyon bridges, representing the pinnacle of bridge construction in China. It is meticulously organized into four chapters, encompassing suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges, arch bridges, and beam bridges. In addition to introducing the concept of canyon bridges for the first time, it provides a comprehensive overview of each bridge's structural characteristics, design, and construction techniques. Furthermore, the book delves into management and maintenance measures, offering valuable insights into the upkeep and preservation of these awe-inspiring structures.

To enhance the reader's experience, the book includes detailed elevation layout drawings and captivating real-view pictures. Notably, the Chinese version of this book received the prestigious "Fan Lichu Book Prize" from the Bridge and Structure Committee of the China Civil Engineering Society in August 2020. This accolade recognizes its significance as the first comprehensive book dedicated to canyon bridges, appealing to a wide audience, including bridge designers, engineers, and enthusiasts alike who have an interest in learning about bridge construction in mountainous regions.

Weight: 581g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811644337
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022