The Book Of Bridges (1850)

By Society Promoting Christian Knowledge

Book Overview

The Book of Bridges, published in 1850 by the Society Promoting Christian Knowledge, is a comprehensive guide to the construction and design of bridges. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bridges, including their history, materials used in construction, design principles, and engineering techniques. It also provides detailed descriptions of various types of bridges, such as suspension bridges, arch bridges, and truss bridges. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts discussed. Additionally, it includes information on the maintenance and repair of bridges, as well as the importance of bridges in connecting communities and facilitating commerce. Overall, The Book of Bridges is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history and construction of 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: 1120872545
• ISBN13: 9781120872548
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"