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Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction [Paperback]

Charles S. Whitney (Author)

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Publication Date: September 8, 2003

This profusely illustrated work describes the fundamental principles involved in the design of bridges and presents a wealth of historical background. Spans include Lucerne's medieval Kapellbrücke; the magnificent Maximiliansbrücke in Munich; the unusual "honeycomb" bridge between Orr's Island and Bailey Island off the Maine coast; and the George Washington Bridge. 401 black-and-white illustrations.

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Product Details

Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (September 8, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486429954
ISBN-13: 978-0486429953
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,087,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A technical survey of bridge advancements and construction, March 10, 2004

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This reprints a 1929 classic in an unabridged presentation covering the design and construction of spans around the world, from wooden landmarks and classic restored medieval structures to covered bridges, stone structures, and modern (up to early 1900s, that is) creations. Chapters pack in many vintage black and white photos and diagrams to accompany a technical survey of bridge advancements and construction.

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this is an excellent book for people with an intrest in the history of bridge construction and their design from the roman times to the modern bridge with lots of black and white illustrations.anybody who likes bridges will like this book.

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