Forms and Aesthetics of Bridges. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tang, Man-Chung
• Is Part Of: Engineering. Volume 4:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 267
• Page End: 276
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Form -- Aesthetics -- Bridge -- Concept -- Design -- Environment; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering -- China -- Periodicals; 620.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2017.12.013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2095-8099

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of a bridge design is to produce a safe bridge that is elegant and satisfies all functionality requirements, at a cost that is acceptable to the owner. A successful bridge design must be natural, simple, original, and harmonious with its surroundings. Aesthetics is not an additional consideration in the design of a bridge, but is rather an integral part of bridge design. Both the structural configuration and the aesthetics of a bridge must be considered together during the conceptual design stage. To achieve such a task, the bridge design engineer must have a good understanding of structural theory and bridge aesthetics.