Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance Safety, Economy, Sustainability and Aesthetics : Proceedings of the International Conference Organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Held in Singapore on 4-5 October 1999

The major expansion of transport networks in the twentieth century has been accompanied by extensive bridge construction. At the end of the century, the field of bridge engineering continues to grow and develop. Recent years have seen the construction of revolutionary new bridges, advances in materials and construction techniques and the development of international codes and standards aimed at producing more durable and reliable structures.