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... Bridges , and Roman and Gothic Vaulting , are concisely explained . By EDWARD DOBSON , M.R.I.B.A. , & c . Illustrated with Plates and Diagrams . 2s . 6d . ARCHES PIERS BUTTRESSES , & c .: Experimental Construction in ; made with a view ...
... Bridges , and Roman and Gothic Vaulting , are concisely explained . By EDWARD DOBSON , M.R.I.B.A. , & c . Illustrated with Plates and Diagrams . 2s . 6d . ARCHES PIERS BUTTRESSES , & c .: Experimental Construction in ; made with a view ...
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... Bridges . By Gen. Sir JOHN BURGOYNE , Bart . , K.C.B. Illustrated . 18. 6d . THE APPLICATION OF IRON TO THE CON- STRUCTION OF BRIDGES , GIRDERS , ROOFS , AND OTHER WORKS . By FRANCIS CAMPIN , C.E. With numerous Illustrations . 2s ...
... Bridges . By Gen. Sir JOHN BURGOYNE , Bart . , K.C.B. Illustrated . 18. 6d . THE APPLICATION OF IRON TO THE CON- STRUCTION OF BRIDGES , GIRDERS , ROOFS , AND OTHER WORKS . By FRANCIS CAMPIN , C.E. With numerous Illustrations . 2s ...
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... Bridge Construction , " by W. Humber , Assoc . Inst . C.E. , " The Application of Iron to the Construc- tion of Bridges , Girders , Roofs , & c . , " by Francis Campin , C.E. , & c . The above works are published by Lockwood & Co ...
... Bridge Construction , " by W. Humber , Assoc . Inst . C.E. , " The Application of Iron to the Construc- tion of Bridges , Girders , Roofs , & c . , " by Francis Campin , C.E. , & c . The above works are published by Lockwood & Co ...
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... bridges the thickness of the abutments ranges from 1-3rd to 1-5th of the radius of curvature of arch at its crown . PIERS . For piers of a series of arches , the com- mon thickness is from 1-6th to 1-7th of span . All Lockwood & Co ...
... bridges the thickness of the abutments ranges from 1-3rd to 1-5th of the radius of curvature of arch at its crown . PIERS . For piers of a series of arches , the com- mon thickness is from 1-6th to 1-7th of span . All Lockwood & Co ...
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... bridges are subject to . The factors of safety followed in practice , and de- duced from experiments made by Mr. Fairbairn and others , are for- Metals .. Timber Masonry Dead load . 3 4 to 5 4 Live load . 6 8 to 10 8 Neutral Axis ...
... bridges are subject to . The factors of safety followed in practice , and de- duced from experiments made by Mr. Fairbairn and others , are for- Metals .. Timber Masonry Dead load . 3 4 to 5 4 Live load . 6 8 to 10 8 Neutral Axis ...
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