Of Bridges

Author : Thomas Harrison
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226826493

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Of Bridges by Thomas Harrison Pdf

Offers a philosophical history of bridges—both literal bridges and their symbolic counterparts—and the acts of cultural connection they embody. “Always,” wrote Philip Larkin, “it is by bridges that we live.” Bridges represent our aspirations to connect, to soar across divides. And it is the unfinished business of these aspirations that makes bridges such stirring sights, especially when they are marvels of ingenuity. A rich compendium of myths, superstitions, and literary and ideological figurations, Of Bridges organizes a poetic and philosophical history of bridges into nine thematic clusters. Leaping in lucid prose between distant times and places, Thomas Harrison questions why bridges are built and where they lead. He probes links forged by religion between life’s transience and eternity as well as the consolidating ties of music, illustrated by the case of the blues. He investigates bridges in poetry, as flash points in war, and the megabridges of our globalized world. He illuminates real and symbolic crossings facing migrants each day and the affective connections that make persons and societies cohere. In readings of literature, film, philosophy, and art, Harrison engages in a profound reflection on how bridges form and transform cultural communities. Of Bridges is a mesmerizing, vertiginous tale of bridges both visible and invisible, both lived and imagined.

Author : Cheryl Keely
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781634724050

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A Book of Bridges by Cheryl Keely Pdf

Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.

Author : Judith Dupré
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780316473804

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Bridges by Judith Dupré Pdf

From New York Times best-selling author Judith Dupréomes a revised and updated edition of Bridges, her magnificent chronological tour of the world's most significant and eye-popping spans. Covering thousands of years of architectural history, each bridge is gorgeously photographed "elevating the landmarks from mode of transportation to works of art" (Bustle). Technological advances, structural daring, and artistic vision have propelled the evolution of bridge design around the world. This visual history of the world's landmark bridges has been thoroughly revised andupdated since its initial publication twenty-five years ago, and now showcases well-known classics as well as modern innovators. Bridges featured include: The Brooklyn Bridge (New York) Dany and-Kunshan Grand Bridge (China) Gateshead Millennium Bridge (England) The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco) Zakim Bridge (Boston) Including all-new photographs and the latest cutting edgework from today's international superstars of architecture and engineering, Bridges covers two-thousand years of technological and aesthetic triumphs, making it the most thorough, authoritative, and gorgeous book on the subject-as dramatic in presentation as the structures it celebrates. Breathtaking photographs capture the bridges' details as well as their monumental scale; architectural drawings and plans invite you behind the scenes as new bridges take shape; and lively commentary on each structure explores its importance and places it in historical context. Throughout, informative profiles, features, and statistics make Bridges an invaluable reference as well as a visual feast.

Author : Nigel Powers,Dan M. Frangopol,Riadh Al-Mahaidi,Colin Caprani
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351745970

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Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges by Nigel Powers,Dan M. Frangopol,Riadh Al-Mahaidi,Colin Caprani Pdf

Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges contains lectures and papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2018), held in Melbourne, Australia, 9-13 July 2018. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts and a USB card containing the full papers of 393 contributions presented at IABMAS 2018, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, 10 Keynote Lectures, and 382 technical papers from 40 countries. The contributions presented at IABMAS 2018 deal with the state of the art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to the main aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance. Major topics include: new design methods, bridge codes, heavy vehicle and load models, bridge management systems, prediction of future traffic models, service life prediction, residual service life, sustainability and life-cycle assessments, maintenance strategies, bridge diagnostics, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, field testing, safety and serviceability, assessment and evaluation, damage identification, deterioration modelling, repair and retrofitting strategies, bridge reliability, fatigue and corrosion, extreme loads, advanced experimental simulations, and advanced computer simulations, among others. This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of bridge engineering and significant contributions to the process of more rational decision-making on bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance of bridges for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. The Editors hope that these Proceedings will serve as a valuable reference to all concerned with bridge structure and infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering.

Author : Michele Melaragno
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000110173

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Preliminary Design of Bridges for Architects and Engineers by Michele Melaragno Pdf

Focusing on the conceptual and preliminary stages in bridge design, this book addresses the new conceptual criteria employed when evaluating project proposals, considering elements from architectural aspects and structural aesthetics to environmental compatibility.;College or university bookstores may order five or more copies at a special student price. Price is available on request.

Author : Alvaro Cunha
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461465195

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Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3 by Alvaro Cunha Pdf

Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the third volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Vibration Monitoring Damping Damage Detection Health Monitoring Dynamic Behavior Dynamic Modeling Human-Induced Vibration

Author : De Volson Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Bridges
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2ZC1

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Treatise on the Theory of the Construction of Bridges and Roofs by De Volson Wood Pdf

Author : Edward Denison,Ian Stewart
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 1408171767

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How to Read Bridges by Edward Denison,Ian Stewart Pdf

How to Read Bridges is a practical introduction to looking at the structure and purpose of bridges. It is a guide to reading the structural clues embedded in every bridge that allows their variety and ingenuity to be better appreciated. 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.

Author : Radia Perlman
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0201634481

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Interconnections by Radia Perlman Pdf

Perlman, a bestselling author and senior consulting engineer for Sun Microsystems, provides insight for building more robust, reliable, secure and manageable networks. Coverage also includes routing and addressing strategies, VLANs, multicasting, IPv6, and more.

Author : Norman Walzer,David L. Chicoine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Bridges
ISBN : IND:30000099276416

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Rural Roads and Bridges in the Midwest by Norman Walzer,David L. Chicoine Pdf

An examination of the condition of infrastructure and the estimated cost of bringing roads and bridges to a safe and accepted condition in Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Author : Petros P. Xanthakos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1466 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471570974

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Theory and Design of Bridges by Petros P. Xanthakos Pdf

Indeed, this essential working reference for practicing civil engineers uniquely reflects today's gradual transition from allowable stress design to Load and Resistance Factor Design by presenting LRFD specifications - developed from research requested by AASH-TO and initiated by the NCHRP - which spell out new provisions in areas ranging from load models and load factors to bridge substructure elements and foundations.

Author : Victor C. Goldbloom
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780773583085

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Building Bridges by Victor C. Goldbloom Pdf

A life devoted to social reconciliation and public understanding.

Author : United States. Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Bridges
ISBN : UCBK:C101280607

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Navigational Clearance Requirements for Highway and Railroad Bridges by United States. Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation Pdf

Author : Sachidanand Joshi,Vaibhav Dange
Publisher : Manjul Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789355430380

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Building Bridges by Sachidanand Joshi,Vaibhav Dange Pdf

Building Bridges is the inspiring true story of Rudrapratab and his team of engineers, whose dedication and talent lead to the ideation and development of India’s first bridge management system. Witnessing early on in life the tragic and wasteful loss of lives that bridge collapses cause sparks in Rudrapratab a burning passion for bridge safety. He devotes his life to creating a comprehensive, state-of-the-art digitised system that can inspect and repair bridges, as well as offer timely interventions to prolong the lives of the structures across the length and breadth of the country. Along with associate Ajit, Rudrapratab builds an able team of engineers whose meticulous research forms the basis of the beta inventory module of the Indian Bridge Management System. Rudra’s journey, however, is fraught with bureaucratic hurdles. When a reticent administration repeatedly turns down his proposals for a bridge management system, he nearly gives up on his dream before Minister Gadkari’s office steps up to the plate. This eye-opening book looks back on the bumpy yet rewarding journey of a bunch of tenacious engineers who aspire to create a modern India with the most advanced bridge surveillance and management system and envision a future where no life would ever be lost again because of faulty bridges.

Author : Amy Hayes
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508145349

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Building Bridges and Roads by Amy Hayes Pdf

This book will awe readers as they learn about the engineers that literally build the world around them. Readers will enjoy exploring the field of civil engineering, from designing bridges and roads to constructing buildings and dams. The text also introduces readers to famous civil engineers who have shaped the field. An excellent addition to STEM curricula, this book delves deep into the technology and engineering involved in this exciting field. Accessible and information-rich text is illustrated by bright color photographs to grasp and hold the attention of readers. Sidebars and a graphic organizer round out the reading experience and ensure that readers will gain a full understanding of the amazing career of civil engineers.