Girder-Making and the Practice of Bridge Building in Wrought Iron (1879)

Girder-Making And The Practice Of Bridge Building In Wrought Iron is a book written by Edward Moss Hutchinson in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the process of constructing bridges using wrought iron, with a particular focus on the manufacture of girders. The author covers the technical aspects of girder-making, including the selection of materials, the design process, and the various techniques used to shape and join the metal components. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various bridge-building projects, including the construction of the Albert Bridge in London. Hutchinson's work is an invaluable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the history of bridge building and wrought iron construction.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.