Project Gutenberg 2013-12-06 Public domain in the USA. 147 Thorpe, William Henry 07028955 The Anatomy of Bridgework Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Anatomy of Bridgework" by William Henry Thorpe is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the engineering principles and practices related to bridge construction, maintenance, and the intricate details that affect their behavior and longevity. Through the examination of various components and failures in bridge design, it aims to provide valuable insights into the dynamics of bridgework that can inform better engineering solutions. The opening of the book sets the tone by outlining the need for comprehensive knowledge about bridgework, particularly in the context of its design and maintenance. Thorpe emphasizes the lessons that can be learned from observing both the successes and failures of historical bridges, highlighting that practical experience is vital for engineers. He begins with a discussion on girder bearings, explaining the complexities of load distribution and the potential issues engineers face due to variations in design practices and materials. The introduction hints at a systematic exploration of common design flaws and practical advice based on the author's observations, making it clear that the book serves as both an educational resource and a guide for practitioners in the field of civil engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44371/44371-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Bridges TG Text Category: Engineering & Technology 434055 2025-07-18T04:14:38.614757 text/html 404208 2024-10-23T20:15:07 text/html 1923427 2025-07-18T04:14:52.594722 application/epub+zip 1929677 2025-07-18T04:14:43.478773 application/epub+zip 211037 2025-07-18T04:14:39.536752 application/epub+zip 2862022 2025-07-18T04:14:57.381704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2738001 2025-07-18T04:14:48.879713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293102 2022-09-20T08:40:26.384887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331672 2025-07-18T04:14:37.473756 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 311723 2024-10-23T20:15:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16209 2025-07-18T04:14:57.534656 application/rdf+xml 11055 2025-07-18T04:14:39.666754 image/jpeg 1635 2025-07-18T04:14:39.601745 image/jpeg 1895361 2025-07-18T04:14:38.802788 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog