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Record 1 1988-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

In the United States during the period 1800 to 1820, the timber bridge builders, who were craftsmen rather than engineers, seemed uncertain about how a truss functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Dans beaucoup de ponts en bois, les appuis intermédiaires sont eux-mêmes formés de pieux en bois battus dans le fond de la rivière et contreventés (...)

Spanish

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