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Resources
The Clark Bridge, Alton Illinois
http://www.altonweb.com/history/clarkbridge/index.html
A photo history of the bridge featured in the NOVA program Super Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.goldengate.org/
Read about the history of the Golden Gate bridge and take a virtual stroll from the Marin side of the bridge across to San Francisco.
American Society of Civil Engineers
http://www.asce.org
A site for engineering professionals with information on publications, job openings, educational programs, conferences, and other industry resources.
Association for Bridge Construction and Design
http://abcdpittsburgh.org/
Learn about the activities of this organization devoted to improving the science of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
Bridge Research: Leading the Way to the Future
http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/summer95/p95su23.htm
An article from the Turner Fairbanks Highway Research Center discussing the importance of research in maintaining America's bridges.
Clearinghouse for Infrastructure: Bridge Information
http://iti.acns.nwu.edu/links/bridges.html
Links to articles and other resources on bridge research, design, legislation, construction, management, and much more.
Matsuo Bridge Company
http://www.matsuo-bridge.co.jp/english/
A site profiling an innovative 72-year-old Japanese bridge company with a photo catalog of its bridges and descriptions of bridge construction methods.
Figg Engineering Group
http://www.figgbridge.com/
Hanson Professional Services
http://www.hanson-inc.com/
These two companies are the engineers of record for the Clark Bridge.
Portland Cement Association
http://www.portcement.org/
Take a tour through the cement making process, read the latest news in the concrete industry, and take the cement pond quiz.
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
http://www.pci.org/
This organization is dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast/prestressed concrete. Their web site offers the opportunity to
search for a for a concrete producer in your area and learn about the uses of
precast/prestressed concrete in many types of construction projects.
Book
Bridges
by Fritz Leonhardt
MIT Press, Cambridge 1990.
Special Thanks To:
Paul Barbone
Craig Finley
Marty McIntyre
Rita Seraderian
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