By Gifford

A functional consultant that gives crucial tips and proposals for bridge conservation, fix and upkeep thoughts. road, foot, railway, river and canal bridges outfitted sooner than 1966 in various building fabrics are lined. a brand new method of the simplest perform of conservation of bridges is proposed, and concerns reminiscent of the worth of keeping present buildings and following the great perform constructed via adventure are mentioned. The booklet illustrates what has, and what can stay completed, within the pursuit of excellence during this box. it's crucial interpreting for all bridge engineers.

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