Skeleton Structures: Especially in Their Application to the Building of Steel and Iron Bridges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Olaus Henrici

9780332561271: Skeleton Structures: Especially in Their Application to the Building of Steel and Iron Bridges (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332561275 ISBN 13: 9780332561271

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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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.

Ideal for readers of engineering history, early structural analysis, and professionals seeking a historical perspective on bridge design and material efficiency.

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