Bridgescape: The Art of Designing Bridges, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Frederick Gottemoeller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471267732 | ISBN-13: 978-0471267737 | Publication Date: August 25, 2004 | Edition: 2nd

An updated classic on designing both functional and visually stunning bridges.

This highly visual guide to understanding and using aesthetics in the design of bridges is now available in a second edition. You'll find updated bridge examples, improved photographs, and more technical depth for serious engineering study. New case studies of bridges currently underway provide real-world coverage, with an emphasis on the relationship between design problems, planning, and solutions, along with structural and cost challenges. Featuring a larger page size to better highlight the detailed illustrations and photos, this edition's entirely new coverage includes:

• Discussion on the "whys" behind various recommendations.
• New material on moveable bridges.
• Ways to respond to the structural and cost challenges involved in construction.
• Integration of Context-Sensitive Design/Context-Sensitive Solutions (CSD/CSS) into the design process.
• Twelve new case studies of bridges, with an emphasis on the relationship between design problems and planning their solutions.
• Information on the contribution of bridge aesthetics to environmental impact studies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"…is a must-have for bridge designers and for anyone who aspires to be one." (Civil Engineering; January 2005)

"It's well written, opinionated and, above all, useful." (Bridge Design & Engineering ; 4th Quarter 2004)

From the Publisher

This book demystifies the creative process of bridge design by breaking down the bridge into its most fundamental elements--line, form, and placement in the site, as well as color, texture, and ornamentation. The author shows how to plan bridges that take into account symbolism, historical meaning, and our ability to understand the visual world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (August 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471267732
• ISBN-13: 978-0471267737
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aesthetic Guidance for Everyday People, January 13, 2005

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This review is from: Bridgescape: The Art of Designing Bridges, Second Edition (Hardcover)

The prospect of a new landmark such as a bridge can provoke a lot of passion and debate in a community. Public input is unavoidable and, more and more often, invited as a means of satisfying the people that will live with the bridge. Anyone interested in or concerned about the construction of a new bridge in their community should read this book! It provides the engineer's point of view in a manner that the average citizen can appreciate. Dr. Gottemoeller explains the fundamentals of bridge design as they relate to appearance and economics, which are generally the public's main concerns, and enables the average community participant to understand why some solutions are better than others. "Bridgescape" is a highly recommended read for anyone in a community with a controversial bridge project. It could very well help bring everyone to the same page and more easily reach agreement. Plus, you'll find yourself critiquing every overpass on your daily commute and impressing your aquaintances with your aesthetic expertise.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, January 14, 2005

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bridgefan (houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bridgescape: The Art of Designing Bridges, Second Edition (Hardcover)

In this beautiful and thoughtfully designed second edition, the visual presentation finally matches the quality of the writing. The second edition of "Bridgescape" would be equally at home in the college classroom, the community input meeting, and the coffeetable.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique in the field, September 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bridgescape: The Art of Designing Bridges (Hardcover)

Fred Gottemoeller offers a clear, thorough and inspiring discussion of all aspects of bridge design. An invaluable resource for architects, engineers and all who appreciate the beauty of bridges.