Suspension Bridges: past and present

Author: Matthew Myerscough

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25 June 2013

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Suspension Bridges: past and present

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Matthew Myerscough

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 7, 2013, Page(s) 12-21

Date published

25 June 2013

Author

Matthew Myerscough

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 7, 2013, Page(s) 12-21

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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

From James Finley's Jacob's Creek Bridge of 1801 to the long spans of Xihoumen and Akashi Kaikyo, Matthew Myerscough charts the fascinating history of the suspension bridge and provides a glimpse of what might lay ahead for the design of these impressive structures.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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