A work on bridge building : consisting of two essays, the one elementary and general, the other giving original plans, and practical details for iron and wooden bridges / by S. Whipple, C.E.

Main entry:

Whipple, Squire, 1804-1888.

Title & Author:

A work on bridge building : consisting of two essays, the one elementary and general, the other giving original plans, and practical details for iron and wooden bridges / by S. Whipple, C.E.

Publication:

Utica, N.Y. : H.H. Curtiss, Printer, 1847.

Description:

iv, 120 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Notes:
The first part of this work was published in 1847 with only 50 or 60 copies circulated, to the remainder was then added the second part -- Cf. Pref.
An essay on bridge building: containing analyses and comparisons of the principal plans in use, with investigations as to the best plans and proportions, and the relative merits of wood and iron, for bridges / by S. Whipple -- Essay no. II on bridge building: giving practical details and plans for iron and wooden bridges / by S. Whipple.

Subject:

Bridges Design and construction.
Ponts Conception et construction.

Added entries:

Bridge building

Holdings:

Location: Library main 205556
Call No.: TG145 .W5 1847
Status: Available

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