Movable bridge design

This book provides a fascinating and comprehensive guide of both past and current approaches to the design of a wide range of movable bridges. Against the background of worldwide development, the author provides the necessary information on the mechanical systems that drive movable bridges. A wide r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Birnstiel, Charles (Author), Bowden, William (Author), Foerster, George A. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Ice Publishing, [2015]
Subjects
Movable bridges > Design and construction.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781523105595
1523105593
0727758055
9780727758057
9780727758040
0727758047
Physical Description1 online resource (xxiv, 408 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction / Charles Birnstiel
  • 2. Individual movable span forms / Charles Birnstiel
  • 3. Movable spans in series / Charles Birnstiel
  • 4. Other movable bridge forms / Charles Birnstiel
  • 5. Movable bridge design standards / Charles Birnstiel
  • 6. Mateirals of construction / Charles Birnstiel
  • 7. Material properties and failure / Charles Birnstiel
  • 8. Span drive arrangements / Robert J. Tosolt
  • 9. Machinery components / George A. Foerster
  • 10. Stabilisation machinery / George A. Foerster
  • 11. Superstructure structural design / Charles Birnstiel
  • 12. Mechanical design / George A. Foerster
  • 13. Gearing and speed reducer design / Robert L. Cragg, Robert J. Tosolt
  • 14. Hydraulic span drive systems / James M. Phillips III
  • 15. Electrical system design / William Bowden.

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