The theory, practice, and architecture of bridges of stone, iron, timber, and wire; with examples on the priciples of suspension: illustrated by one hundred and thirty-eight engravings and ninety-two wood-cuts.

Main entry:

Weale, John, 1791-1862, editor.

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Publication:

London, Architectural library, 1843.

Description:

4 volumes illustrations, 138 plates (some folded) including the added t.-p. 26 cm

Notes:
Vols. 3-4 have no t.p.
Added t.p., engraved (v. 1): Bridges: in theory, practice, and architecture. Section I. Theory. By James Hann ... London, J. Weale, 1839. (v. 2): Bridges ... Section II. Practice. By William Hosking ... London, J. Weale, 1839.
Vol. I: Theory of bridges by James Hann -- General principles of construction, &c. translated from Gauthey -- Theory of the arch, &c. by Professor Moseley -- Papers on foundations by T. Hughes -- Account of Hutcheson Bridge, Glasgow -- Supplement: Mathematical principles of Dredge's suspension bridge.
Vol. II: Essay and treatises on the theory and architecture of bridges by William Hosking -- Supplement: Specification of Chester Dee Bridge -- Practical description of the timber bridges, &c. on the Utica and Syracuse Railroad, by B. F. Isherwood -- Description of the plates.

Subject:

Bridges.
Ponts.
bridges (built works)

Added entries:

Hann, James, 1799-1856.
Moseley, Henry, 1801-1872.
Stevenson, Robert, 1772-1850.
Hosking, William, 1800-1861.
Gauthey, E.-M. (Emiland-Marie), 1732-1806.
Hughes, Thomas.
Hill, Laurence.

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