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Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive handbook for civil engineers, architects, and contractors covering every element of the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges of all types, including stone, timber, iron, and steel bridges. It takes a historical approach to the analysis of bridge building, tracing the evolution of bridge construction throughout the ages. The author discusses the various forces that affect bridges, including the strength of materials, the distribution of loads, and the effects of temperature and wind. He also covers the different methods of bridge construction, including the erection of piers and abutments, the laying of foundations, and the construction of arches, viaducts, and suspension bridges. The book concludes with a section on the maintenance and repair of bridges, including the inspection of bridges, the detection of defects, and the methods of repairing and strengthening bridges. The author's insights on bridge construction are invaluable to anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of bridges. 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.
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