Introduction

This chapter provides an introduction to the research. The research topic and the research aspects are briefly introduced. The changing role of the architect in the field of bridge design is analysed in an historical context. The role of the commissioning authorities is introduced. The problem of s...

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Main Author: Joris Smits
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Delft University of Technology 2019-03-01
Series:A+BE: Architecture and the Built Environment
Online Access:https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/abe/article/view/3764
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