In order to develop maximum carrying capacity, it was decided to strengthen the supports of the stiffening trusses of this large suspension bridge crossing the East River. An illustrated explanation of the work is given. (1200 w.) (No. 91336)


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    Title :

    Additional supports for the stiffening trusses of the Williamsburgh bridge, New York City


    Additional title:

    Eng News


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1908


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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