Similar Items

• Short principles for the architecture of stone-bridges : With practical observations, And A New Geometrical Diagram to determine the Thickness of the Piers to the Height and Base of any given Arch. In twelve sections, illustrated with figures. By Stephen Riou, Esq; Architect
  by: Riou, Stephen
  Published: (1760)
• The principles of bridges : containing the mathematical demonstrations of the properties of the arches, the thickness of the piers, the force of the water against them, &c.
  by: Hutton, Charles
  Published: (1772)
• Mr. Smeaton's answer to the misrepresentations of his plan for Black-Friars Bridge, contained in a late anonymous pamphlet, addressed to the gentlemen of the committee for building a bridge at Black-Friars
  by: Smeaton, John
• A treatise on building in water: in two parts : Part I. Particularly relative to the repair and rebuilding of Essex-Bridge, Dublin; and bridge-building in general; with plans properly suited to the re-building of Ormond-Bridge. Part II. Concerning an attempt to contrive and introduce quick and cheap methods for erecting substantial stone buildings and other works, in fresh and salt water, quaking bogs or morasses, for various purposes; fully laid down, and clearly demonstrated, by twelve practical propositions, but not in any case exceeding ten fathom deep: together with a plan for a spacious and commodious harbour for the downs in England, projecting to twenty feet deep at low water. The second edition. To which is added Part III. Hibernia's free trade; or, a plan for the general improvement of Ireland; peculiarly adapted for improving the commercial and landed interest of Ireland; and briefly demonstrating, that not only Great Britain, but the whole British Empire, may gain proportionable advantages thereby. Illustrated with sixty-four copper-plates. By George Semple
  by: Semple, George
  Published: (1780)
• A treatise on building in water : In two parts. Part I. Particularly relative to the repair and re-building of Essex-Bridge, Dublin, and Bridge-Building in general, with Plans properly suited to the Re-Building of Ormond-Bridge. Part II. Concerning an attempt to contrive and introduce quick and cheap methods, for erecting substantial Stone-Buildings and other Works, in fresh and salt Water, quaking Bogs or Morasses, for various Purposes; fully laid down and clearly demonstrated, by Twelve Practical Propositions, but not in any Case exceeding ten Fathom deep: Together, with a Plan for a spacious and a commodious Harbour for the Downs in England, projecting to 20 Feet deep at low Water. Principally addressed and peculiarly adapted to young and unexperienced Readers. Illustrated with sixty-three copper-plates. By George Semple
  by: Semple, George
  Published: (1776)