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I commenced the Lectures with a short historical sketch of Metal Bridge Design ing, because, being a subject in which both my grandfather, the late Professor Barlow, and my father, have made many investigations, I am able to give information which I thought might be of interest to my audience, and for the same reason I retain it now.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The New Tay Bridge: A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal School of Military Engineering, at Chatham November 1888
I commenced the Lectures with a short historical sketch of Metal Bridge Design ing, because, being a subject in which both my grandfather, the late Professor Barlow, and my father, have made many investigations, I am able to give information which I thought might be of interest to my audience, and for the same reason I retain it now.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The New Tay Bridge: A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal School of Military Engineering, at Chatham November 1888
In presenting these Lectures to the Public I have been chiefly actuated by a desire to give a record of the events connected with the New Tay Bridge which, from the unfortunate disaster to the old one has become of so much general interest, and as numerous erroneous versions of the manner in which the Restoration of this work has been effected, have appeared, it seems due, not only to the Public, hut also to die North British Railway Company, and to all those connected with it, that an authenticated record should be given-
I commenced the Lectures with a short historical sketch of Metal Bridge Designing, because, being a subject in which both my grandfather, the late Professor Barlow, and my father, have made many investigations, I am able to give information which I thought might he of interest to my audience, and for the same reason I retain it now, as forming a not unfitting introduction to the rest of the work.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Tay Bridge, a structure that has captured the imagination of the public due to its sheer size and its tragic collapse in 1879. The author, a noted expert in the field of metal bridge design, provides a comprehensive account of the bridge's construction and the events that led to its downfall. The book goes beyond a simple recounting of facts, offering a rich historical context for the bridge's development. It explores the evolution of metal bridge design, from its earliest incarnations in cast iron to the innovative use of steel, highlighting the ingenuity of engineers in their quest to conquer the forces of nature. The author examines the various types of bridge design, including arches, suspension bridges, girders, and continuous girders, and discusses their relative strengths and weaknesses. The book also delves into the political and social dimensions of the bridge's construction, exploring the controversies surrounding its design and the public response to the disaster. This book offers an engaging and informative narrative of the Tay Bridge, showcasing the complexities of engineering and the human drama behind one of the most significant bridge disasters of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332328673_0
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