Suspension Bridges and Cantilevers: Their Economic Proportions and Limiting Spans is a book written by David Barnard Steinman and first published in 1911. The book provides an in-depth analysis of suspension bridges and cantilevers, two of the most common types of bridges used in construction during the early 20th century.The book begins with an overview of the history of suspension bridges and cantilevers, including their origins and early development. It then goes on to discuss the economic proportions and limiting spans ...
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Suspension Bridges and Cantilevers: Their Economic Proportions and Limiting Spans is a book written by David Barnard Steinman and first published in 1911. The book provides an in-depth analysis of suspension bridges and cantilevers, two of the most common types of bridges used in construction during the early 20th century.The book begins with an overview of the history of suspension bridges and cantilevers, including their origins and early development. It then goes on to discuss the economic proportions and limiting spans of these types of bridges, providing detailed calculations and formulas for determining the optimal size and design of a bridge based on its intended use and location.Throughout the book, Steinman provides numerous examples of suspension bridges and cantilevers from around the world, highlighting their unique features and design elements. He also discusses the various challenges and obstacles that engineers and designers face when building these types of bridges, including the need to balance structural integrity with cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.Overall, Suspension Bridges and Cantilevers is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of two of the most important types of bridges in modern engineering. It remains an important reference for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history and development of bridge construction.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.
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