History and Aesthetics in Suspension Bridges

History and Aesthetics in Suspension Bridges

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6-01 john a roebling_150dpi.jpg Today we trace the evolution of steel bridge design from its first American innovator, JA Roebling up through 1930's New York In the 30's in New York, despite hard economic times, many huge structures were erected

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6-02 empire state building_150dpi.jpg The Empire State Building, tallest in the world About which more later

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6-03 george washington bridge_150dpi.jpg The GW Bridge, longest suspension span by a factor of two, and

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6-04 bayonne bridge_150dpi.jpg The Bayonne Bridge, longest arch span in the world, barely surpassing the Sydney Harbor Bridge

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