The suspension bridge inventory reference with abbreviation "GTBS" appears below with the list of all bridges citing this reference. Also view the complete list of references.
Haupt, Herman. General Theory of Bridge Construction. 1851.
(GTBS)- This is a wonderful mid-nineteenth century snapshot of bridge building. It provides wonderful descriptions of contemporary theories and bridges. In typical 19th century fashion, the entire title of the book is General Theory of Bridge Construction containing Demonstrations of the Principles of the Art and Their Application To Practice; furnishing the means of Calculating the Strains Upon the Chords, Ties, Braces, Counter-Braces, and Other Parts of a Bridge or Frame of any Description. With Practical Illustrations.
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