The theory, practice, and architecture of bridges of stone, iron, timber, and wire; with examples on the priciples of suspension: illustrated by one hundred and thirty-eight engravings and ninety-two wood-cuts.

Editor
Weale, John, 1791-1862 [Browse]
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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London, Architectural library, 1843.
Description
4 volumes illustrations, 138 plates (some folded) including the added t.-p. 26 cm

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    • Added t.-p., engraved (v. 1): Bridges: in theory, practice, and architecture. Section I. Theory. By James Hann ... London, J. Weale, 1839. (v. 2): Bridges ... Section II. Practice. By William Hosking ... London, J. Weale, 1839.
    • Vol. 3-4, re-issued, with some emendations.
    Contents
    • Vol. I: Theory of bridges by James Hann
    • General principles of construction, &c. translated from Gauthey
    • Theory of the arch, &c. by Professor Moseley
    • Papers on foundations by T. Hughes
    • Account of Hutcheson Bridge, Glasgow
    • Supplement: Mathematical principles of Dredge's suspension bridge.
    • Vol. II: Essay and treatises on the theory and architecture of bridges by William Hosking
    • Supplement: Specification of Chester Dee Bridge
    • Practical description of the timber bridges, &c. on the Utica and Syracuse Railroad, by B. F. Isherwood
    • Description of the plates.
    LCCN
    04001462
    OCLC
    6528632
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