The Principles of Bridges : Containing the Mathematical Demonstrations of the Properties of the Arches, the Thickness of the Piers, the Force of t

Charles Hutton

ISBN 10: 1108070493 / ISBN 13: 9781108070492

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Beschreibung

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Though raised in Newcastle's coal-mining community, Charles Hutton (1737-1823) went on to make his mark as a teacher and mathematician. A fellow of the Royal Society (and recipient of the Copley medal), he carried out research into the convergence of series, ballistics, and the density of the earth. After flooding destroyed several bridges across the Tyne in November 1771, he began to study the design of bridges, and published this mathematical treatment in 1772. It demonstrates the ideal properties of arches and piers, with due consideration given to the force of water flowing against these structures. Hutton's practical observations also enhance a section that provides definitions of relevant terms. Not merely a solution to the demands of transport and trade, a well-designed bridge, in Hutton's eyes, stands as a structure of elegance and beauty.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781108070492

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Principles of Bridges : Containing the Mathematical Demonstrations of the Properties of the Arches, the Thickness of the Piers, the Force of t
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1108070493
• ISBN-13: 9781108070492
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zustand: Neu
• Abmessungen: 216B x 140 H x 6 T Millimeter Breite: 216 mm, Höhe: 140 mm, Tiefe: 6 mm
• Gewicht: 155 Gramm

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Inhaltsangabe

After flooding destroyed several bridges across the Tyne in 1771, this mathematical treatment appeared the following year.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.