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This book introduces 53 bridges that the author designed during his period teaching at Dalian University of Technology (1984-2014). The bridges have unique features; some bridges are the first of their kind in China, while the others are the biggest in size. For example, Jinma Bridge is the longest single concrete, single-plane, cable-stayed bridge in the world and Xinghai Bridge is the first double-deck, steel truss suspension bridge being constructed in the Sea of China. Innovation and reasonable structure designs must meet the requirements of applicability, economy, safety, artistic appearance and endurance. Innovation and rational stress are the main concern when considering bridge functionality. Only innovation can make new bridges surpass previously designed bridges. Only rational stress can save materials and reach the requirements of economy, safety and endurance. Teachers, students and engineers engaged in bridge engineering will be inspired from the designing concepts and methods within this book. The author compiles thirty years of work and dedication in the field and shares his discoveries with the readers who are interested in bridge design and functionality.

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Zhe Zhang was born in Jiangsu province in 1944 and graduated from Tangshan Institute of Railway (now Southwest Jiaotong University) in 1967. Zhe Zhang is professor of Dalian University of Technology. He is the director of Bridge & Tunnel Research Laboratory of Dalian University of Technology, the director of Wind Tunnel Laboratory of Dalian University of Technology, the director of Design Institute of Civil Engineering & Architecture of DUT and the vice director of Modern Engineering Test Co. Ltd. of DUT. He had taken charge of about 200 projects in bridge engineering. The bridges have their unique features. Some bridges are the first form in China or the biggest type in China. For example, Jinma Bridge is the longest single concrete single-plane cable-stayed bridges in the world and Xinghai Bridge is the first double-deck steel truss suspension constructing in the sea in China. Professor Zhe Zhang had published more than 200 research papers and obtained 15 patents in China. He received May 1 Labor Medal of Dalian City (2015), Liaoning Province Prize for Progress in Science and Technology Award (2014), Huaxia Construction Science and Technology Award (2011, 2005) and Ministry of Education Prize for Progress in Science and Technology Award (2008).

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