Suspension Bridges And Cantilevers: Their Economic Proportions And Limiting Spans (1911)

by David Barnard Steinman

Book Overview

Suspension Bridges And Cantilevers: Their Economic Proportions And Limiting Spans is a book written by David Barnard Steinman in 1911. The book focuses on the design and construction of suspension bridges and cantilevers, two types of bridges that were becoming increasingly popular at the time. The author provides detailed information on the economic proportions and limiting spans of these bridges, which were crucial factors in determining their feasibility and cost-effectiveness. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams that explain the various components of these bridges, as well as the forces and stresses that they experience. Steinman also discusses the history of these bridges, including notable examples from around the world. This book is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history and design of suspension bridges and cantilevers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054885565X
• ISBN13: 9780548855652
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"