Mechanics Of The Girder: A Treatise On Bridges And Roofs (1886) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437154849)

Mechanics Of The Girder: A Treatise On Bridges And Roofs is a book written by John Davenport Crehore in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide on the mechanics of girders, focusing on their use in bridges and roofs. It covers various topics related to girder design, including the properties of materials, the calculation of loads, the design of beams and columns, and the construction of girders. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. The author's aim in writing the book was to provide a practical guide for engineers and architects involved in the design and construction of bridges and roofs. Overall, Mechanics Of The Girder is an important historical work that provides valuable insights into the mechanics of girders and their use in construction.In Which The Necessary And Sufficient Weight Of The Structure Is Calculated, Not Assumed; And The Number Of Panels And Height Of Girder That Render The Bridge Weight Least, For A Given Span, Live Load, And Wind Pressure, Are Determined.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.

Author: John Davenport Crehore
ISBN-10: 1437154840
ISBN-13: 9781437154849
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d