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Structural Engineering International Volume 31, 2021 - Issue 4: Bridge Conceptual and Aesthetic Design
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Bridge Conceptual and Aesthetic Design

Form Finding and Aesthetic Design for Pylons of Cable-supported Bridges

Luo Xiaoyua School of Highway, Chang’an Univertity, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Wu Yuea School of Highway, Chang’an Univertity, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Chen Airongb College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Liu Boc CCCC Highway Consultants, Co., Ltd., Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Liu Haibod Hunan Communication & Water Conservancy Group Ltd., Hunan, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Pages 468-476 | Published online: 15 Apr 2021

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