Peter Soo Hoo (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of railway bridge design, focusing on steel bridges and their evolution from simple beam structures to complex trusses. It traces the understanding of mechanics and economics that drove the development of bridge types, explaining key principles like shear, moment, and stress distribution. The author discusses obsolete types of bridges, including the Bollman and Whipple trusses, and highlights the importance of factors such as ease of erection, maintenance, and aesthetics in bridge design. The book also examines the influence of innovations like the use of I-beams and plate girders on bridge construction. Through detailed analysis of different bridge types, the author illuminates the interplay between engineering principles and practical considerations that have shaped the design of railway bridges over time. 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. …

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 278 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 278 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 278 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1911. Text in English. This study examines the economic aspects of bridge construction, focusing on historical development and engineering practices. It provides a detailed analysis of the factors influencing the growth and evolution of bridge-building techniques during the early 20th century. The work is particularly valuable for researchers interested in the intersection of economics and civil engineering. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…