ISBN: 9781332328673 - the new tay bridge: a course of lectures delivered at the royal school of military engineering, at chatham november 1888 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.…