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How to read bridges : a crash course in engineering and architecture / Edward Denison and Ian Stewart.
LIBRA TG153 .H68 2012
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Circulating Collection TG153 .H68 2012
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Denison, Edward.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bridges--Design and construction.
- Bridges.
- Bridges--History.
- History.
- Genre:
- Guidebooks.
- Physical Description:
- 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 17 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Rizzoli, 2012.
- Summary:
- This accessible book is a visual guide to understanding and identifying architectural styles and engineering techniques of all types of bridges, from ancient Roman arch bridges and nineteenth-century truss bridges prevalent in the United States, to the latest high-design cantilever and suspension bridges of the moment. It explores the elegant and varied ways in which engineers and architects have designed ever longer yet less heavy bridges, devising new methods of construction along the way. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and cross sections, including dramatic images of the world's iconic bridges, this charming guide still fits in a pocket or purse--perfect for anyone who likes to explore the dynamic bridges and built environment on foot.
- Contents:
- 1. Understanding bridges
- Materials
- Bridge types
- Bride uses
- Engineers
- 2. Case studies
- Beam bridges
- Arch bridges
- Truss bridges
- Opening & moving bridges
- Cantilever bridges
- Suspension bridges
- Cable-stayed bridges.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Albert M. Greenfield Memorial Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9780789324917
- 0789324911
- OCLC:
- 738339172
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