Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction
This profusely illustrated work describes the fundamental principles involved in the design of bridges and presents a wealth of historical background. Spans include Lucerne's medieval Kapellbrücke; the magnificent Maximiliansbrücke in Munich; the unusual "honeycomb" bridge between Orr's Island and Bailey Island off the Maine coast; and the George Washington Bridge. 401 black-and-white illustrations.
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Citing and illustrating examples from around the world and a wide range of historical periods, Whitney shows how to apply fundamental architectural principles to designing and criticizing them. The 1929 edition was published as Bridges: A Study in Their Art, Science and Evolution by William Rudge, New York. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Foreword19Part 1Section I.Art and Science in Bridge Design21Section II.The Roman Genius51Section III.The Dark Ages81Section IV.The Renaissance119Section V.The Eighteenth Century151Section VI.The Modern Bridge181Part 2Section I.Influence of Material on Bridge Forms211Section II.Bridges of Wood229Section III.Bridges of Stone241Section IV.Bridges of Concrete277Section V.Bridges of Steel313Index357
