The Architecture Of British Bridges

Author : Ronald Yee
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781785007958

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The Architecture of British Bridges by Ronald Yee Pdf

During the Industrial Revolution, Britain was at the forefront of bridge innovation. Pioneering designers such as George and Robert Stephenson, Thomas Telford and Isambard Kingdom Brunel created Britain's rich bridge heritage that features many world firsts and we can learn much from their ground-breaking designs. Written by an experienced bridge architect, this book includes an introduction to bridge aesthetics; it gives an outline of British bridge development and advice on parapet treatment and bridge lighting. This book offers a comprehensive overview of how the best of British bridges marry aesthetic considerations with engineering ingenuity.

Author : Richard Hayman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784423889

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Bridges by Richard Hayman Pdf

From the monumental splendour of Tower Bridge and the august span at Westminster to the engineering masterpieces at Ironbridge and the Forth, bridges comprise some of the most recognisable landmarks in Britain. Whether the smallest arch or the largest overpass, each has a rich architectural, economic, social and sometimes even religious history. This beautifully illustrated introduction by Richard Hayman explains how piety built and maintained bridges in the Middle Ages; how economic forces inspired a new generation of road bridges in the eighteenth century, such as the Menai Bridge in North Wales, and how technological prowess gave us soaring Victorian railway viaducts and the concrete road bridges of the twentieth century.

Author : Trevor Yorke
Publisher : Countryside Books (GB)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Aqueducts
ISBN : 1846740797

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Bridges Explained by Trevor Yorke Pdf

Everyone uses bridges in their day to day lives. In fact, England could not have developed as it has without them. As well as their environmental value, their aesthetic curves and graceful arches are an attractive feature of the landscape. From the beautiful simplicity of an ancient clapper bridge to the elegant, sweeping lines of a modern suspensi

Author : David McFetrich
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 1301 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781526752963

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An Encyclopaedia of British Bridges by David McFetrich Pdf

“An already impressive reference work has been made significantly more valuable . . . a well-illustrated alphabetized compendium of notable bridges.” —The Happy Pontist Bridges have a universal appeal as examples of man’s mastery of nature, from picturesque packhorse bridges to great spans stretching across broad estuaries, and the development of the technology that allows ever more audacious constructions is never-ending. Of the million or more bridges throughout Great Britain, David McFetrich has selected those that are significant in terms of their design, construction or location, or of their connections with people or events of history. His definitive book contains 1,600 separate entries for individual bridge sites or related groups of bridges covering more than 2,000 different structures, 165 general entries about different types of bridge and such topics as collapses and failures, and a summary of about 200 record-holding bridges in 50 different categories. The concise text is supported by more than 900 illustrations and diagrams. The result is a fascinating and readily accessible compendium. The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICA) is also on board. “A valuable resource to use . . . if you plan to visit some of these structures while on holiday or are merely planning a day out.” —East Yorkshire Family History Society “Well-written and researched and eminently readable . . . Because of the ubiquity of bridges throughout Great Britain, this volume should have wide appeal.” —NZ Crown Mines “Full of details covering the many bridges around the UK . . . I found it fascinating to see the variety of bridges around Britain, even the ones not railway related.” —Rail Advent

Author : Etta Kaner
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781771387811

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Wild Buildings and Bridges by Etta Kaner Pdf

The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture. It may come as a surprise to learn that architects have found solutions to all kinds of design challenges in nature! Some have looked to nature to solve a structural problem, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the extremely long roots of a special type of grass. Others have turned to nature for artistic inspiration, designing buildings and bridges that evoke the movement of swimming fish or a bird in flight. When it comes to style and structure, nature and architecture make perfect partners! From cactuses to birdsê wings, termite towers to honeycombs, inspiration for ingenious design is everywhere around us!

Author : Lucy Blakstad
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3764366435

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Bridge by Lucy Blakstad Pdf

Since the first moment that humans looked across to the other side of a stretch of water, we have been fascinated with bridges and their power to bring people together. Bridges have a special significance both for architects and the general public: they can evoke exhilaration, triumph, and fear. In over 200 colour pages, this new book attempts to find out why. 'Bridge', edited by the documentary film-maker Lucy Blakstad, is published to accompany a major BBC TV series, and also coincides with the re-opening of the Millennium Bridge in London. This structure, designed by Norman Foster and closed within days of first being opened in 2000 due to its high levels of movement, is one of the key case studies in the book. Also featured in depth are the Brooklyn Bridge, New York, which has carried millions of people over the water to Manhattan during its 120 year life; and the Mostar bridge in Bosnia, a victim of the war in 1993, and tragically bombed out of existence. 'Bridge' also includes studies of some of

Author : Robert Thornton,Malcolm Wood
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781785007125

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The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings by Robert Thornton,Malcolm Wood Pdf

Railway buildings have always had a fascinating character all of their own, despite many no longer being in operational railway service. This book tells the story of how these buildings evolved alongside the development of the railway in Great Britain and examines how architects over the years have responded to the operational, social and cultural influences that define their work. Written for those with a keen interest in architecture and the railway, as well as those new to the subject, The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings provides an unique insight into the production of railway architecture, both in the context of railway management and the significant periods of ownership, and the swings in national mood for railway-based transportation. As well as tracing its history, the authors take time to consider the legacy these buildings have left behind and the impact of heritage on a continually forward-looking industry. Topics covered include: the context of railway architecture today; the history of how it came into existence; the evolution of different railway building types; the unique aspects of railway building design, and finally, the key railway development periods and their architectural influences.

Author : Ted Ruddock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0521090210

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Arch Bridges and their Builders 1735-1835 by Ted Ruddock Pdf

The construction of bridges in Britain and Ireland during the period of 1735-1835 was marked by important technical developments and the introduction of new materials. This book is a comprehensive history of bridge building during the century, treating the administration and financing of projects as well as the designs and methods of construction. All the bridges described are of interest as engineering works; as architecture some are unimportant but many achieved real grandeur and beauty. The book is based on exhaustive study of primary sources which are fully documented, but it is a highly readable account. More than half of it consists of narratives of individual bridge projects, in which all the men involved, from noblemen and generals to country masons and carpenters, come alive for the reader. Much of the detail of these stories has never been published before. Among the topics which can be traced through the narratives are the growth in spans and changes in the proportions of bridges, the borrowing and modification of Continental styles, a halting progress towards the use of scientific theory in bridge design, the introduction of iron arches and the important role played by 'amateurs', including Tom Paine and Samuel Johnson. Over 200 illustrations accompany the text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1910-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : COLUMBIA:AR00200808

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The British Architect by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eric Samuel De Maré
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B4338292

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Bridges of Britain by Eric Samuel De Maré Pdf

Author : Ken Powell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 0500343497

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Tower Bridge by Ken Powell Pdf

Tower Bridge, close to the Tower of London, is one of the best-known and most recognizable bridges in the world. Opened on 30 June 1894, this combined suspension and bascule bridge was designed by architect Sir Horace Jones and engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry.This new book, published to mark the 125th anniversary of its opening, will explore the history of the bridge, set it into the context of the River Thames and its crossings, and will, above all, focus on its design and construction. Highly illustrated with old and new images, from material held in the London Metropolitan Archives to specially commissioned photographs, Tower Bridge: History * Engineering * Design is a major new illustrated study of a remarkable piece of architecture and engineering.

Author : Hubert J. Pragnell
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781849947336

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Industrial Britain by Hubert J. Pragnell Pdf

A fascinating insight into Britain's industrial past as evidenced by its buildings, richly illustrated with intricate line drawings. Industrial Britain goes far beyond the mills and machine houses of the Industrial Revolution to give an engaging insight into Britain's industrial heritage. It looks at the power stations and monumental bridges of Britain, including the buildings and engineering projects associated with the distribution of manufactured goods – docks, canals, railways and warehouses. The gasworks Temples of mass production The mill Warehouse and manufactory Dock and harbour buildings Water power and water storage Waterways: canals and rivers The railway age Breweries and oast houses Markets and exchanges The twentieth century: industry on greenfield sites It's a story of industrial development, but also a story of its ultimate decline. As manufacturing has been increasingly replaced by services, new uses have been found for at least some of the country's great industrial buildings. Not least as containers for art and heritage, such as the Bankside Power Station (Tate Modern) and Salts Mill. Other buildings featured are still used as originally intended today, such as Smithfield Market in London and the Shepherd Neame brewery in Faversham. Illustrated throughout with over 200 original line drawings, Industrial Britain is a celebration of industrial architecture and its enduring legacy.

Author : David Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 0727743465

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The Architecture of Bridge Design by David Bennett Pdf

At its best, a great bridge can satisfy the need for movement and delight the eye in a fusion of utility and beauty. At its worst, it can be brutally unimaginative and a permanent irritant to the aesthetic feelings of those that use it. These conference papers from 1994 discuss the issues.

Author : Arne Arthur Jakkula
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1941
Category : Iron and steel bridges
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030415850

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A History of Suspension Bridges in Bibliographical Form by Arne Arthur Jakkula Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Bauer Kassler
Publisher : Beaufort Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015048326469

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The Architecture of Bridges by Elizabeth Bauer Kassler Pdf