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follows a long discusion of the economy of cantilever bridges, and of then possibilities for the enormous spans in contemplation through then use. 'The suspension bridge, also, is discussed with special reference to its stiffening girde?. The lateral bracing of truss bridges receive some consideration, and finishes the work. In an appendix is reprinted, from the Z<n&ualZ GUZFtlti, the account of some experiments on steel and iron girders conducted in Europe. With few exceptions the mathematics employed by Mr. Bender are simple ; although they may prove objectionable to those who look upon algebraic symbols as stumbling blocks. Much information, didactic and descriptive, 1878.
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BooTes Added to Library. 155 A detailed description of the various methods of constructing and draining foundations is given, with reference to those adopted by the Greeks and Romans. The work is one which forms a desirable addition to the extensive list of publications of its class. W.B.C. LIST