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• The Art of Bridge Design Identifying a design approach for well-integrated, integrally-designed and socially-valued bridges

  Joris Smits

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  It is hard to imagine a world without bridges. Bridges lie at the heart of our civilization bringing growth and prosperity to our society. It is by virtue of bridges that communities are able to physically connect to new people and to new places that were previously disconnected. However, bridges are more than mere functional assets. A well-designed bridge reflects mankind’s creativity and ingenuity.

  The way that our bridges are commissioned, designed and procured is rapidly...