Title:
Aesthetic Problems in Contemporary Concrete Bridge Design
Author(s):
Julius G. Potyondy
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
23
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
7-18
Keywords:
abutments; architectural concrete; architecture; bridges (structures); education; prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; structural design
DOI:
10.14359/17225
Date:
1/1/1969
Abstract:
After the introduction of reinforced and prestressed concrete in bridge construction, our technology and bridge aesthetics entered into a new world. The great advantage of concrete is that it can be cast into almost any shape by a "cold" process.