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An Account Of The Construction Of The Britannia And Conway Tubular Bridges (1849)

An Account Of The Construction Of The Britannia And Conway Tubular Bridges (1849)

William Fairbairn

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Literatura de viajes
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9781436767156
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An Account Of The Construction Of The Britannia And Conway Tubular Bridges (1849) is a detailed book written by William Fairbairn about the construction of two of the most famous bridges in the United Kingdom. The book provides a comprehensive account of the engineering and construction processes involved in building the Britannia and Conway Tubular Bridges.The Britannia Bridge was built to link the Welsh island of Anglesey with the mainland, while the Conway Bridge was constructed to span the River Conway in North Wales. Both bridges were constructed using innovative tubular designs, which were considered groundbreaking at the time.In this book, Fairbairn provides a detailed description of the design, construction, and testing of the Britannia and Conway bridges. He also discusses the challenges faced during the construction process, including the difficult weather conditions and the need to ensure the safety of the workers involved.This book is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the engineering and construction techniques used in the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and architecture, as well as those interested in the history of the United Kingdom.With A Complete History Of Their Progress, From The Conception Of The Original Idea, To The Conclusion Of The Elaborate Experiments Which Determined The Exact Form And Mode Of Construction Ultimately Adopted.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.

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