Title:
Concrete Floating Bridges
Author(s):
C. S. Gloyd
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
10
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
17-24
Keywords:
bridges (structures); floating bridges; history; reinforced concrete; Design
DOI:
Date:
5/1/1988
Abstract:
The use of floating bridges from ancient times to the present is briefly reviewed. The development of modern concrete floating bridges is discussed, along with their unique design requirements. The characteristics of several of these bridges are compared, and increased use of this type of bridge in the future is predicted.