Combining mechanics with structure theory, this book system elaborates the bearing and force transmission characteristics of the bridge structure system, and studies the relationship between the design parameters and the system mechanics performance. Based on the analysis of the methods of system changes, this book reveals the innovation law of the bridge structure system. The book is divided into eight chapters, including introduction, artifacts, connection and system constraints, girder bridge system, arch bridge system, cable-stayed bridge system, suspension bridge system, reasonable stress state of bridge structure, change and innovation of the bridge structure system, etc.

This book could be used by bridge engineering graduate students, and also can be used for reference by technology and research personnel.

Xiao Rucheng, Ph. D, professor, doctoral supervisor, Director of Large-span Bridge Research Office, Department of Bridge Engineering, Executive Director and Secretary-general of Bridge & Structure Engineering Branch of China Civil Engineering Society; engaged in bridge design and analytical theory, program system design and development, engineering control and bridge management system research; director of bridge design for a number of super-large bridges in China such as Shanghai Lupu Bridge; published more than 70 academic theses on bridge and structure engineering and participated in compiling the Bridge Engineering Handbook of USA.