The Quebec Bridge: The Longest Single Span Bridge in the World, Crossing the St

Langue : anglais

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

1390270718 / 9781390270716

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Print on Demand. This fascinating text offers a comprehensive insight into the intricacies of the Quebec Bridge, an engineering marvel and testament to human ingenuity. The bridge is the longest cantilever bridge in the world, its central span stretching an impressive 900 feet across the St. Lawrence River. The book delves into the construction process of this architectural wonder, showcasing the innovative techniques and machinery used to erect its massive steel trusses. The author provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges faced by engineers and workers during its construction, emphasizing the scale and complexity of the undertaking. Beyond its technical aspects, the book explores the historical context of the Quebec Bridge, placing it within the broader narrative of bridge engineering. The author discusses the bridge's significance as a symbol of human ambition and technological advancement during the early 20th century. The book also delves into the thematic depth of the Quebec Bridge, exploring the themes of human determination, innovation, and the pursuit of engineering excellence. Through detailed accounts of the construction process, the author illustrates the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Ultimately, this book offers a captivating and informative journey into the world's largest cantilever bridge, providing readers with an appreciation for the engineering prowess, historical importance, and thematic depth embodied by this architectural marvel. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Titre
The Quebec Bridge: The Longest Single Span Bridge in the World, Crossing the St
Auteur
Quebec Bridge and Railway Company
Éditeur
Forgotten Books
Année de publication
2018
État de l'article
New
Type de livre
print-on-demand item
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1390270718
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781390270716
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General Engineering

Forgotten Books

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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