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The theory, practice, and architecture of bridges of stone, iron, timber, and wire; with examples on the priciples of suspension

Title: 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.
Author: Weale, John, 1791-1862
Publication: 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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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.

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.

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04001462

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Princeton University Library