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Light Weight Bridge Deck Conference Proceedings - Special Summer Offer from Brisk Events [FRP...

July 18, 2003 - The "Light Weight Bridge Deck Conference", held on 27-28 March 2003 in Rotterdam discussed the subject of light weight bridge decks in depth. This was the first conference ever held on this theme. FRP composites were a major focus of the conference, but steel and aluminum also played a large role.

The proceedings of this conference were published in a book form. Brisk Events is now offering the small amount of remaining books at a special summer price at 20% off list price.

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