"Instructions on Modern American Bridge Building" by G. B. N. Tower is a guide from the 1800s for aspiring bridge engineers, concentrating on how to design wooden bridges safely and effectively. It's like a textbook that teaches the science of bridge-making, explaining how different forces act on a bridge and providing formulas to determine sizes and weights. Using examples from real-world building techniques, the book highlights the necessity of strong structures and careful planning to meet safety rules, helping new engineers understand the best methods for bridge construction.
Instructions on Modern American Bridge Building
By G. B. N. (George Bates Nichols) Tower
Discover a time when slide rules ruled and wooden bridges stretched across America, guided by precise calculations and an engineer's steady hand.
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About the AuthorGeorge Bates Nichols Tower (1834–1889) was an American civil and mechanical engineer and Union naval officer during the American Civil War. He served for at least part of his term of service on the USS Canandaigua as chief engineer. He was also a Chandler Instructor in civil engineering at Dartmouth College.
George Bates Nichols Tower (1834–1889) was an American civil and mechanical engineer and Union naval officer during the American Civil War. He served for at least part of his term of service on the USS Canandaigua as chief engineer. He was also a Chandler Instructor in civil engineering at Dartmouth College.
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