Rare example of early engineering design by oSquire Whipple. This bridge was designed and patented by him in 1841.
Facsimile of Whipple's 1847 essays which include original plans and practical details for iron and wooden bridges. Also available in text and tiff formats.
Essay on Whipple's development of the first scientifically based rules for bridge construction.
Full text of Whipple's book published in 1873. From the University of Michigan Library.
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