Colossus of 1812, the: an american engineering superlative
Auteur :
Nelson, Lee
Éditeur :
Nelson, Lee
ISBN :
9780872627376
Date de publication :
31 juil. 1990
Dimensions :
23,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The 'Colossus of Philadelphia', a 340 ft clear span wooden bridge designed and built by Lewis Wernwag in 1812, influenced American bridge building for some time to come. Explaining the historical context of this superstructure, this book then discusses 'Colossus' in relationship to its wind bracing, abutments, and structural defects.