Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction
by Charles S. Whitney
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Author: Charles S. WhitneyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-08
ISBN: 0486429954
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: bridges of the world their design and construction
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Summary of Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction
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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