The Theory and Practice of Bridge Construction in Timber, Iron and Steel

viii, 594 pp. Twelve plates, including two fold-outs. CONTENTS: Definition of Terms; Stresses in Beams, Bending Moments and Shearing Forces; Stresses in Framed Structures; Braced Girders with Inclined or Polygonal Chords; Cantilever Bridges; Moment of Inertia and Moment of Resistance; Strength and Fatigue of Timber, Iron, and Steel; Strength of Columns; Rivetted Joints and Connections; Deflection of Beams; Continuous Girders; Loads in Bridges, Wind Pressure, Etc.; Arches; Suspension Bridges; Opening or Draw Bridges; Traversing and Transporter Bridges; Floors of Bridges; Examples of Bridge Designing; Index.