John Fowler, Benjamin Baker, Forth Bridge
John Fowler, Benjamin Baker, Forth Bridge

Author: Iain Boyd Whyte

Publisher: Edition Axel Menges

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 3930698188

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When the Forth Bridge opened on 4 March 1890 it was the longest railway bridge in the world and the first large structure made of steel. Crossing the wide Firth of Forth east of Edinburgh, it represents one of the greatest engineering triumphs of Victorian Britain, man's victory over the intractable topography of land and water. Not surprisingly, such a vigorous rebuff of the natural order was condemned at the time by those late Victorians who resisted the march of technology, and William Morris described the Bridge as the »supremest specimen of all ugliness«. In response, Benjamin Baker insisted that its beauty lay in its functional elegance. Contrasting his masterpiece with the only comparable structure of the period, the Eiffel Tower, he concluded: »The Eiffel Tower is a foolish piece of work, ugly, illproportioned and of no real use to anyone.

The Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge

Author: Sir Benjamin Baker

Publisher: [London : s.n.], 1884 (London : Bedford Press)

Published: 1884

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13:

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The Forth Bridges Through Time
The Forth Bridges Through Time

Author: Michael Meighan

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1445640104

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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Forth Bridges have changed and developed over the last century.

The Life of Sir John Fowler, Engineer
The Life of Sir John Fowler, Engineer

Author: Thomas Mackay

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-04-18

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1108057675

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A biography, published in 1900, of the great railway engineer responsible for the Forth Bridge and the first underground railway.

The Wellesley Index to Victorian Periodicals 1824-1900
The Wellesley Index to Victorian Periodicals 1824-1900

Author: Walter E. Houghton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-24

Total Pages: 1254

ISBN-13: 1135795509

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`Simply a great work of reference. Future scholars will wonder how anybody managed without the Wellesley Index. It will quietly change the whole nature of Victorian studies.' Christopher Ricks, New Statesman `It is now impossible to think of Victorian literary and historical studies without the benefit of it ... this is a very remarkable achievement indeed ... the complete set will be a monument to the Houghtons foresight, pertinacity and skill.' TLS

The Design of Modern Steel Bridges
The Design of Modern Steel Bridges

Author: Sukhen Chatterjee

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 140514758X

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Bridges are great symbols of mankind’s conquest of space. They are a monument to his vision and determination, but these alone are not enough. An appreciation of the mathematical theories underlying bridge design is essential to resist the physical forces of nature and gravity. The object of this book is to explain firstly the nature of the problems associated with the building of bridges with steel as the basic material, and then the theories that are available to tackle them. The book covers: a technological history of the different types of iron and steel bridges the basic properties of steel loads on bridges from either natural or traffic-induced forces the process and aims of design based on limit state and statistical probability concepts buckling behaviour of various components and large-deflection behaviour of components with initial imperfections detailed guidance on the design of plate and box girder bridges together with some design examples The Second Edition includes a completely new chapter on the history and design of cable-stayed bridges, the various types of cable used for them and their method of construction, and it addresses many of the changes introduced in the latest version of the British Standard Design Code for steel bridges, BS 5400: Part 3:2000.

Scotland
Scotland

Author: AA.VV.

Publisher: Edizioni WhiteStar

Published: 2024-10-29T00:00:00+01:00

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 8854421154

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National Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won’t find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world. Scotland’s rich history and culture offers incredible experiences you can’t find anywhere else, and this newly updated guidebook—part of a best-selling series—has everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to this fascinating country. Whether you’re seeking out the stunning landscape of the Highlands, witnessing a log toss competition at the Highland Games, cycling in picturesque Galloway Forest Park, or sampling famous Scottish whisky, this knowledgeable guide can help you experience it all. Drive the North Coast 500, one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world; climb the summit of Ben Nevis; walk Edinburgh’s majestic Royal Mile; take in the breathtaking cliffs of the Isle of Skye; and learn about the Gothic architecture of Glasgow. With detailed itineraries, suggestions of can’t-miss sites, and 20 maps, this volume from the experts at National Geographic will help you plan the trip of a lifetime.