Bridge Builders; Author: Pearce, Martin; Hardback; Book

Author: Pearce, Martin
Hardback; Book; Plans, Drawings, Photographs, Bibliography
224 pages
Published: February 2002
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN: 047149786X

The Builders Series focuses on specific types of constructions, presenting vivid global examples by world-renowned architects. Packed full of construction methods, case studies, outstandingimagery and technical plans, these titles offer indispensable reference guides to assist you in planning and designing architecture for specific environments. Bridge Builders provides a unique insight into modern bridge building by focusing on both the aesthetic and technical aspects of their construction. Beginning with a history of bridge construction, Martin Pearce goes on to showcase a selection of the best contemporary examples of foot bridges in modern architecture. Illustrated throughout with plans, drawings and high-quality colour photography, it serves as both an inspirational catFocuses on both the aesthetic and technical aspects of bridge building. This title covers both the essential technical aspects and the aesthetic aspects of bridge design, including 20 case studies of contemporary bridges. It offers a brief history of bridge design and surveys contemporary examples worldide with plans, drawings, and high-quality colour photography.