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 CONTENTS. Stresses and Strains. Elasticity and Fatigue of Materials. Properties 

 of Materials as used in Structures. Mechanical Laws relating to Stresses on Structures. 

 External Loads on Beams (supporting Forces). Bending Moments for Fixed Loads. 

 For Moving Loads. Shearing Forces on Beams. Centre of Gravity and Moment 

 of Inertia of Plane Surfaces. Internal Stresses on Beams, Columns, and Long Struts. 

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 Foundations and Piers ; Superstructure ; Suspension Bridges. Movable Bridges, Weight. 

 Wind Pressure on Structures. Lifting Tackle. Specifications. Foundations of 

 Buildings INDEX. 



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 rectangular Beams. Shearing Action in Beams. Diagrams of Shearing Force and Bending 

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 Stress Diagrams. Strength of Columns. INDEX. 



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A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON 



BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION: 



Being a Text-Book on the Construction of Bridges In Iron and Steel. 



FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS, DRAUGHTSMEN, AND ENGINEERS. 

 BY T. CLAXTON FIDLER, M. INST. C.E., 



Late Prof, of Engineering, University College, Dundee. 



CONTENTS. Definitions. The Opposition and Balance of Forces. Bending Strain. 

 Graphic Representation of Bending Moments. Comparative Anatomy of Bridges. 

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 tinuous Girders. Theoretical Strength of Columns. Design and Construction of Struts. 

 Strength and Construction of Ties. Strength of Iron and Steel and Stress in Bridges. 

 Load on Bridges. Movable Load. Parallel Girders. Parallel Girders, Weight of Metal 

 Parabolic Girders, Polygonal Trusses, and Curved Girders. Suspension Bridges and 

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