Tracts on vaults and bridges : containing observations on the various forms of vaults : on the taking down and rebuilding London Bridge : and on the principles of arches ... : with reference to the properties of the catenary, applied to the Menai Bridge : and a theoretical investigation of the catenary.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Thomas and William Boone ... Sold by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown ... and Josiah Taylor ..., 1822.
Physical Description:
xx, [6], 73, [2], 71, [2], 177 p., [20] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 26 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsTG160 W37 1822Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Preface signed: Samuel Ware.Errata: p. [1] of preliminaries.Includes bibliographical references.Illustrations by Sidney Hall and William Alexander.
Subject Terms:
Bridges -- Design and construction. | Vaults (Architecture) | Arches. | Catenary. | Suspension bridges. | London Bridge (London, England) | Boone, Thomas and William -- Publisher. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1822.