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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.
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Weale, John, 1791-1862
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English
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London, Architectural library, 1843.
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4 volumes illustrations, 138 plates (some folded) including the added t.-p. 26 cm
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Bridges
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Hann, James, 1799-1856
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Moseley, Henry, 1801-1872
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Stevenson, Robert, 1772-1850
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Hosking, William, 1800-1861
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Gauthey, E.-M. (Emiland-Marie), 1732-1806
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Hughes, Thomas
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Hill, Laurence
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Notes
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
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LCCN
04001462
OCLC
6528632
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