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EFFECTIVE USE OF PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT TO ACHIEVE AESTHETIC QUALITY IN BRIDGE DESIGN

Accession Number:

00820986

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Abstract:

The author relates his personal experience as the project manager in the replacement of four bridges in Columbus, Ohio, that utilized public involvement to achieve aesthetic quality in the bridge designs. The successful use of public involvement in the design process by the Franklin County Engineer's Office is outlined. Public involvement used as part of the design process has yielded a string of award-winning bridges for the Franklin County Engineer's Office and has added tremendous civic value to the community. The important aspects of public involvement are identified, and the design process used and the efforts required by the county engineer's office for the replacement of urban bridges having historical significance or civic importance are outlined. Also illustrated is how engineers are able to maintain control of their projects throughout the design process. Involvement can be an effective tool for designers to achieve higher aesthetic quality in bridge design.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1770, Design of Structures 2001.

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

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Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Sherman, M D

Pagination:

p. 181-187

Publication Date:

2001

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1770
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309072328

Features:

Figures (2) ; Photos (8)

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Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; History; Society; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Dec 10 2001 12:00AM

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