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Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks),New
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An account of American bridge design, from familiar monuments to modest structures that offer eloquent statements of problems solved. Bridges are such ubiquitous features of the built environment that we cross most of them barely acknowledging their presence. Certain bridges, however, command attention: for their utility facilitating travel from here to there; for their size, setting, beauty, or historical associations. Ordinary or spellbinding, every bridge is a response to a problemthe spanning of a river or other obstacle, solved more or less elegantly. This visual sourcebook surveys American bridges from coast to coast in terms of four fundamental structural types (beam, arch, truss, and suspension) and the special category of movable bridges (swing, lift, and bascule) showing how similar structural ideas have been addressed by different designers, refined over time, and rendered in various building materials. A special feature is 'A Call for Preservation' of the American bridge engineering heritage by Eric DeLony, formerly chief of the Historic American Engineering Record, National Park Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of the book 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)'? A: The book focuses on American bridge design, exploring both well-known monuments and lesser-known structures, highlighting their significance and the engineering challenges they address.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)'? A: The author of the book is Richard L. Cleary.
- Q: What types of bridges are covered in this book? A: The book covers four fundamental structural types of bridges: beam, arch, truss, and suspension, as well as movable bridges like swing, lift, and bascule.
- Q: When was 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)' published? A: The book was published on April 17, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)' a hardcover edition? A: Yes, this book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)' contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What special feature does this book include regarding bridge preservation? A: The book includes a special feature titled 'A Call for Preservation' by Eric DeLony, emphasizing the importance of preserving American bridge engineering heritage.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)'? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: Does 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is an illustrated edition, showcasing various bridges and their designs.
- Q: In which category is 'Bridges (Library of Congress Visual Sourcebooks)' classified? A: The book is classified under the category of Buildings.