Toward Structural Mechanics Through Wooden Bridges in France (1716-1841)
Chiara Tardini
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Num Pages: 102 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; 3JH; AMX; TBX; TNCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 172.
Early applications of Navier’s beam theory to the rational design of structures are documented in the Annales of the French Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées and refer to the design of three wooden bridges built in France in the 1840's. Revisiting these examples, the book provides documentation on the progressive establishment of the new design approach, based on the theory of structural mechanics rather than empirical knowledge. The bridges concerned were built according to the structural scheme patented by Ithiel Town in the USA, witnessing the diffusion in Europe of the American advancements in bridge design, circulated by the travel ... Read more
Early applications of Navier’s beam theory to the rational design of structures are documented in the Annales of the French Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées and refer to the design of three wooden bridges built in France in the 1840's. Revisiting these examples, the book provides documentation on the progressive establishment of the new design approach, based on the theory of structural mechanics rather than empirical knowledge. The bridges concerned were built according to the structural scheme patented by Ithiel Town in the USA, witnessing the diffusion in Europe of the American advancements in bridge design, circulated by the travel ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
102
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Number of Pages
87
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319002866
SKU
V9783319002866
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Reviews for Toward Structural Mechanics Through Wooden Bridges in France (1716-1841)
From the book reviews: “This booklet is an important source of information, especially about building practices and the evolution of knowledge of structural mechanics in France. It is a thorough investigation of the primary sources quoted by Tardini. … It is a book for people who already have a basic knowledge of modern structural mechanics who are curious about ... Read more