Current And Future Trends In Bridge Design Construction And Maintenance

Download or read book Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance written by Parag C. Das and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1999 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The major expansion of transport networks in the twentieth century has been accompanied by extensive bridge construction. At the end of the century, the field of bridge engineering continues to grow and develop. Recent years have seen the construction of revolutionary new bridges, advances in materials and construction techniques and the development of international codes and standards aimed at producing more durable and reliable structures.