Understanding the Principle of Aesthetics in Bridges with reference to the Structural Principles

Vitruviushas defined architecture as a combination of firmitas(firmness) ,Venustas(beauty) is utilitas(utility). Firmistas concerns the durability which is the product of structural decisions. Venustas is about visual appearance . The concept of beauty in architecture is often justified by the principle of aesthetics. Utilitasaddresses the issues that are of importance to the functionality of architecture.Architecture is a spatial art. The aesthetic experience of architecture cannot be separated from its practicality and ultimately the utility.Bridge design involves a combination of the scientific and technical principles along with aesthetic consideration for a universal purpose of all the bridges- to cover a span.This paper aims at identifying the linkages of structural principles of bridges to principles of aesthetics