1996 年 16 巻 p. 77-88
Chinese suspension bridges, which have been developed in the different way compared with the modern suspension bridges in 19 century, are reviewed based on the quotations taken from historical books published by various districts in China. In Chapter 3, Chinese suspension bridges are classified into 4 categories, and developments of style from category I to IV are explained due to the quotations. In Chapter 4, the most important property of Chinese suspension bridges, that is the use of iron chain, is explained and some quotations are introduced. In Chapter 5, developments of Chinese suspension bridges are compared with those of European bridges.