The Principles of Bridges: Containing The Mathematical Demonstrations Of The Properties Of The Arches, The Thickness Of The Piers, The Force Of The Water Against Them, &C. - Couverture souple

Hutton, Charles

 
9781108070492: The Principles of Bridges: Containing The Mathematical Demonstrations Of The Properties Of The Arches, The Thickness Of The Piers, The Force Of The Water Against Them, &C.
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ISBN 10 : 1108070493 ISBN 13 : 9781108070492
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2014

Synopsis

Though raised in Newcastle's coal-mining community, Charles Hutton (1737–1823) went on to make his mark as a teacher and mathematician. A fellow of the Royal Society (and recipient of the Copley medal), he carried out research into the convergence of series, ballistics, and the density of the earth. After flooding destroyed several bridges across the Tyne in November 1771, he began to study the design of bridges, and published this mathematical treatment in 1772. It demonstrates the ideal properties of arches and piers, with due consideration given to the force of water flowing against these structures. Hutton's practical observations also enhance a section that provides definitions of relevant terms. Not merely a solution to the demands of transport and trade, a well-designed bridge, in Hutton's eyes, stands as a structure of elegance and beauty.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1108070493
ISBN 13 
9781108070492
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
114
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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