Long-Span Railway Bridges: Comprising Investigations Of The Comparative Theoretical And Practical Advantages Of The Various Adopted Or Proposed T

By Benjamin Baker

Book Overview

""Long-Span Railway Bridges"" is a comprehensive book written by B. Baker that explores the theoretical and practical advantages of different types of construction systems used in the design of long-span railway bridges. The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of bridge design, including the historical development of long-span bridges, the different types of construction systems used, and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of each system. The author also provides detailed case studies of some of the most significant long-span railway bridges built around the world, including the Forth Bridge in Scotland and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. This book is an essential resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the design and construction of long-span railway bridges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432690698
• ISBN13: 9781432690694
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"