A History of Science and Technology in China: The Bridge Volume

Author: Tang Huancheng
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the history of the development of ancient Chinese bridge technology, fully reflecting the wisdom and creativity of the ancient Chinese people. The book is well-organized, first providing an overview of bridge history, then classifying and discussing beam bridges, trestle bridges, arch bridges, cable bridges, floating bridges, etc., and finally focusing on bridge art. The author has dedicated decades to researching bridges, conducting extensive field investigations and photography. This book is the most comprehensive collection of materials and images on the history of ancient Chinese bridges to date, with meticulous research, making it highly valuable academically. It is suitable for science and technology historians, engineering professionals, university faculty and students, as well as readers with an interest in the history of bridges.