Skeleton Structures: Especially in Their Application to the Building of Steel and Iron Bridges (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Discover a new way to think about bridges, with math-driven designs that save material and boost safety.
This classic treatise introduces Skeleton Structures, a method built from elementary bars joined by bolts to form rigid, efficient girders. Learn how each bar carries load in its straight direction, how precise calculations guide every section, and why this approach can reduce weight while preserving strength.
The author walks through the theory and practicalities behind suspended and trussed bridges, with clear explanations of how these structures are erected, tested, and adapted for different climates and temperatures. The text emphasizes that careful bar-by-bar design leads to predictable behavior under load, bending, and thermal changes, making large-scale construction more feasible.- A clear framework for designing girders made of simple bars rather than continuous beams.
- Guidance on calculating stresses and selecting bar sections to match real-world demands.
- Practical notes on erection, maintenance, and the advantages of reduced scaffolding.
- Illustrations and plates that illustrate beam, suspension, and trussed configurations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores a novel structural concept for bridges and other architectural structures, which the author calls "skeleton structures." Skeleton structures consist of lightweight, modular components mechanically bolted together. The author argues that this approach offers significant advantages over traditional construction methods, particularly in terms of material efficiency, rigidity, and ease of construction. The book provides detailed theoretical calculations and practical examples to demonstrate the feasibility and versatility of this innovative design. Through a sustained examination of skeleton structures in the context of bridge engineering, the author provides fresh insights into the historical development of structural concepts and the potential for further innovation in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282650537_0
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