Tao Of Bridge
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Handbook of International Bridge Engineering
This comprehensive and up-to-date reference work and resource book covers state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice for bridge engineering worldwide. Countries covered include Canada and the United States in North America; Argentina and Brazil in South America; Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine in the European continent; China, Indonesia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand in Asia; and Egypt, Iran, and Turkey in the Middle East. The book examines the use of different materials for each region, including stone, timber, concrete, steel, and composite. It examines various bridge types, including slab, girder, segmental, truss, arch, suspension, and cable-stayed. A color insert illustrates select landmark bridges. It also presents ten benchmark comparisons for highway composite girder design from different countries; the highest bridges; the top 100 longest bridges, and the top 20 longest bridge spans for various bridge types including suspension, cable-stayed, extradosed, arch, girder, movable bridges (vertical lift, swing, and bascule), floating, stress ribbon, and timber; and bridge construction methods.
Proceedings of ARCH 2023
This book covers multifaceted aspects of arch structures, addressing their technical, scientific, historical, social, and cultural dimensions, while also exploring future perspectives and challenges. It encompasses a broad range of structures, from historic examples to contemporary designs and the latest innovations, offering insights into cutting-edge solutions and visionary concepts. The proceedings of ARCH 2023 are aimed at scientists, designers, engineers, stakeholders, and contractors involved with arch bridge structures, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and specialized information.
The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity
"Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, here is the first book to explore in light of modern science the balanced and comprehensive system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists, and meditators for over 5,000 years. Drawing on original Chinese sources and years of personal experience, the author introduces the philosophy of Tai and gives detailed, practical information ..."--Back cover.