ISBN: 9781331967187 - skew arches: advantages and disadvantages of different methods of construction (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of oblique or skew arches from their inception through to their contemporary uses. By investigating three historical methods of construction, the book provides a comparison of their relative security, as well as the facility of their construction. Furthermore, the author discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods and provides a detailed analysis of how each method approaches the issues of pressure and stability. The book is well-suited for readers interested in practical and theoretical oblique bridge design and includes detailed descriptions, diagrams, and equations indispensable to understanding the methods. 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. print-on-demand item.…