Girder-Making And The Practice Of Bridge Building In Wrought Iron (1879)

Girder-Making And The Practice Of Bridge Building In Wrought Iron, written by Edward Moss Hutchinson and originally published in 1879, is a comprehensive guide to the construction of bridges using wrought iron. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bridge building, including the properties of wrought iron, the design and construction of girders, and the various techniques used in bridge building. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of bridge building. The first section provides an overview of the properties of wrought iron and its use in bridge building. The second section focuses on the design and construction of girders, including the various types of girders and their uses. The third section covers the construction of bridges, including the different types of bridges and the various techniques used in their construction. Throughout the book, Hutchinson provides detailed explanations and illustrations of the various techniques used in bridge building, making it an invaluable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history of bridge building. The book also includes a number of historical examples of bridges constructed using wrought iron, providing insight into the evolution of bridge building techniques over time. Overall, Girder-Making And The Practice Of Bridge Building In Wrought Iron is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique look into the world of bridge building in the late 19th century.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.