Arch Bridges and Their Builders 1735 1835

This book is a comprehensive history of bridge building during the century.

Klappentext
This book is a comprehensive history of bridge building during the century.


Zusammenfassung
The construction of bridges in Britain and Ireland during the period of 17351835 was marked by important technical developments and the introduction of new materials. This book is a comprehensive history of bridge building during the century, treating the administration and financing of projects as well as the designs and methods of construction.

Inhalt
Preface; Part I: Labelye and his contemporaries 1735-1759; 1. Westminster bridge; 2. Bridges in the country; 3. Timber bridges; 4. Architecture hydraulique and Essex Bridge, Dublin'; 5. Thoeory of arches and pontypridd; 6. Four ancient bridges; Part II: The years of Mylne and smeaton 1759-1796; 7. Blackfriars bridge; 8. John Smeaton and Robert Mylne; 9. Bridges by architects; 10. Navigable aqueducts; 11. The first iron bridges; Part III: The years of Rennie and Telford 1790-1835; 12. Rennie and Telford - early years; 13. Iron and timber; 14. Climax masonry.

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