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History of the Modern Suspension Bridge: Solving the Dilemma between Economy and Stiffness
Tadaki Kawada
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Description for History of the Modern Suspension Bridge: Solving the Dilemma between Economy and Stiffness
Paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
When he was thinking about how to build a bridge across the River Tweed, Sir Samuel Brown stopped while observing a spider's web. Right at this time he discovered the suspension bridge." —Charles Bender, 1868.
The English translation of Tadaki Kawada's landmark book traces the modern suspension bridge from its earliest appearance in Western civilization only 200 years ago to the enormous Akashi Kaikyo and Storebælt bridges completed at the end of the twentieth century. This book examines the conflicts, the bridge collapses, the colorful personalities, and the advancements that have shaped the development of the suspension bridge.
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When he was thinking about how to build a bridge across the River Tweed, Sir Samuel Brown stopped while observing a spider's web. Right at this time he discovered the suspension bridge." —Charles Bender, 1868.
The English translation of Tadaki Kawada's landmark book traces the modern suspension bridge from its earliest appearance in Western civilization only 200 years ago to the enormous Akashi Kaikyo and Storebælt bridges completed at the end of the twentieth century. This book examines the conflicts, the bridge collapses, the colorful personalities, and the advancements that have shaped the development of the suspension bridge.
... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
ASCE Press (American Society of Civil Engineeers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
Reston, United States
ISBN
9780784410189
SKU
V9780784410189
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Ref
99-3
About Tadaki Kawada
Tadaki Kawada, Ph.D., is a renowned engineer and bridge designer who has designed some of the worlds longest suspension bridges. He served as president and CEO of Kawada Industries, Tokyo, and is currently on the board of directors. Harukazu Ohashi, Ph.D., (translator) is an executive officer of Nippon Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd., of Tokyo and previously held positions with the ... Read more
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