Bridges Books

This book provides a detailed look at the design and construction of the Direct Lift-Bridge over the Outlet of Black Lake near Holland, Michigan. It covers key aspects of the project, including the use of innovative construction techniques and materials,...

This book contains the findings of the Royal Commission on the inquiry into the collapse of the Quebec Bridge in 1907. It provides a detailed analysis of the engineering and construction failures that led to the disaster and includes plans for the...

Un livre sur les ponts et leur histoire, des ponts romains aux projets modernes. Gautier examine les techniques et les matériaux utilisés pour construire des ponts, ainsi que leur importance pour le commerce et la mobilité.This work has been selected by...

This comprehensive guide to railway masonry explores the intricacies of the oblique arch in four parts along with an appendix. Written by experts Peter Nicholson and R Cowen, it is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture or railway engineering...

This book is a comprehensive guide to bridge design and construction, providing detailed information and illustrations on the use of various materials and techniques. Through thoughtful analysis and practical advice, it offers a valuable resource for...

Découvrez les secrets du Pont Alexandre III à Paris, l'un des ponts les plus emblématiques de la ville. Ce livre dévoile les méthodes de construction originales utilisées pour édifier ce joyau architectural, illustré de photographies rares et...

Discover the captivating history of suspension bridges and their applications to both civil and military fields. This memoir covers the origins and progress of suspension bridges and provides detailed descriptions of some of the most important bridges,...

Discover the fascinating history behind one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks - the Forth Bridge. This detailed account of the bridge's construction offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by engineers in the late 19th century.This work has...

This comprehensive guide to bridge design and construction provides detailed technical information and practical advice for engineers and architects. Illustrated with diagrams, tables, and photographs, this volume covers everything from the basic...

Dieses Buch beschreibt detailliert verschiedene Brücken und ihre Konstruktionen in verschiedenen Ländern und dient damit als wichtige Ressource für Ingenieure und Geographen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

Published in 1886, this report details the findings of a survey into the traffic capacity of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Railway. Written by Gabriel Leverich, a civil engineer and consultant, the report includes detailed analysis of passenger and...

This book documents the history and construction of the Harvard Bridge, which spans the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the bridge and its construction process, as well as...

Dies ist ein historisches Handbuch für den Eisenbetonbau und den Brückenbau, verfasst von Fritz Emperger und erstmals 1911 veröffentlicht. Das Buch enthält umfassende Informationen über die Konstruktion und Statik von Brücken aus Eisenbeton.This work has...

With a focus on steel railroad bridges and structures, this book provides detailed specifications and guidelines for engineers. The author provides insightful commentary and analysis in a highly readable style. A must-read for engineers and architects...

Notes on Cylinder Bridge-Piers is a technical manual on the design and construction of bridge piers, with a specific focus on the use of cylindrical piers. The book discusses the advantages of cylindrical piers, as well as the challenges of constructing...

This book provides practical, technical details on the conception, design, and construction of iron highway bridges intended to meet the needs of ordinary traffic on highways and railways. The book covers topics such as load capacity, foundation design,...