Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Section I; Chapter 1: Building Bridges; Section II; Chapter 2: Roman and Medieval Arched Bridges; Chapter 3: Tudor and Stuart Arched Bridges; Chapter 4: Georgian Arched Bridges; Chapter 5: Cast-Iron, Steel & Concrete Arched Bridges; Section III; Chapter 6: Beam, Truss and Girder Bridges; Chapter 7: Cantilever Bridges; Chapter 8: Suspension Bridges; Chapter 9: Moving Bridges; Section IV; Chapter 10: Viaducts; Chapter 11: Aqueducts; Section V; Bridges to Visit; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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Bridges are keys to communication, but also they are graceful and spectacular pieces of architecture. Trevor Yorke's book, filled with illustrations, explains their history and principals of construction, leaving the reader with a broader knowledge and a greater appreciation of them.
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Bridges Explained : What They Do and How They Work.