A treatise on the equilibrium of arches, in which the theory is demonstrated upon familiar mathematical principles / by Joseph Gwilt.

Main entry:

Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863.

Title & Author:

A treatise on the equilibrium of arches, in which the theory is demonstrated upon familiar mathematical principles / by Joseph Gwilt.

Edition:

Third edition.

Publication:

London : John Weale, MDCCCXXXIX [1839] ( G. Woodfall, Angel Court, Skinner Street)

Description:

xiii, [3],104 pages, 4 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:
Stamp of Hugh Roberts, Bookseller,Eastgate Row, Chester on front flyleaf verso.

Summary:

The construction of an arch is one of the most important and curious operations in the science of architecture. This work investigates the pressures that take place amongst the materials whereof an arch is composed, and the method of arranging them so that the whole may remain at rest.

Resources:
Reading advice (software, printing, accessibility, privacy)

ISBN:

9780727750563 (ebook)
0727750569

Subject:

Arches Study and teaching.
Geometry in architecture.
Bridges Design and construction.
Architecture.
Arches.
Arcs (Architecture)
Arcs (Architecture) Étude et enseignement.
Géométrie en architecture.
Ponts Conception et construction.
arches.
architecture (discipline)

Added entries:

Weale, John, 1791-1862, publisher.
Woodfall, George, 1767-1844, printer.
Roberts, Hugh, bookseller.
Weinreb, Ben, 1912-1999, bookseller.
Priestley and Weale, publisher.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 98708
Call No.: PO12452; ID:86-B19623
Status: Available

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