Carquinez Bridge 1927 2007
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Carquinez Bridge 1927 2007
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Author : John V. Robinson
language : en
Publisher: America Through Time
Release Date : 2016-11-28
Carquinez Bridge 1927 2007 written by John V. Robinson and has been published by America Through Time this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-28 with San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.) categories.
On May 21, 1927 the Carquinez Bridge opened to traffic between Crockett and Vallejo, California. Just a few miles north of San Francisco, the Carquinez Bridge was the longest highway bridge in the world when it opened. It was also the first bridge across any part of the San Francisco Bay. The reason you have never heard of this magnificent bridge is because its opening was upstaged by Charles Lindbergh's landing in Paris! For most of its working life the Carquinez Bridge lived in the shadow of its more famous siblings: the Oakland Bay Bridge and the mighty Golden Gate Bridge. Still, the Carquinez Bridge was an engineering triumph. Designed by the great engineer David Steinman, the mighty Carquinez was built using new construction techniques and was the first bridge to use earthquake buffers in the design. A second twin Bridge was opened in 1958 and third replacement bridge was opened in 2003. From 2005 through 2007 the old bridge was deconstructed in reverse order of its construction. In this book John V. Robinson takes readers on a photographic journey through time as he documents the birth, life, and death of one of America's great bridges.
An Encyclopaedia Of World Bridges
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Author : David McFetrich
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2022-06-02
An Encyclopaedia Of World Bridges written by David McFetrich and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-02 with Architecture categories.
Bridges are one of the most important artefacts constructed by man, the structures having had an incalculable effect on the development of trade and civilisation throughout the world. Their construction has led to continuing advances in civil engineering technology, leading to bigger spans and the use of new materials. Their failures, too, whether from an inadequate understanding of engineering principles or as a result of natural catastrophes or warfare, have often caused immense hardship as a result of lost lives or broken communications. In this book, a sister publication to his earlier An Encyclopaedia of British Bridges (Pen & Sword 2019), David McFetrich gives brief descriptions of some 1200 bridges from more than 170 countries around the world. They represent a wide range of different types of structure (such as beam, cantilever, stayed and suspension bridges). Although some of the pictures are of extremely well-known structures, many are not so widely recognisable and a separate section of the book includes more than seventy lists of bridges with distinctly unusual characteristics in their design, usage and history.
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Bridge Troll
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Author : John V. Robinson
language : en
Publisher: America Through Time
Release Date : 2018
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Bridge Troll written by John V. Robinson and has been published by America Through Time this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Architecture categories.
"In November of 1989, as workers were finishing their repairs to the quake damaged section of the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge, an 18-inch metal sculpture of a troll was smuggled onto the bridge and welded into place on the structure. Known in popular culture as the "Bay Bridge Troll" the little figure has been the source of much media and public speculation now that a new replacement span is open and the old bridge is being demolished. In this book, writer and photographer John V. Robinson traces the story of the Bay Bridge Troll from its creation in 1989 to its removal in August 2013. The details of the Bay Bridge Troll are curious: the troll was made by someone who didn't initially take credit for it, put on the bridge illegally, and removed without permission. Who has the troll now? Where will it end up? The eastern span of old Bay Bridge is history. But the troll remains, a mute witness to one of the world's great bridges. Who, if anyone, really owns the troll? Like the Maltese Falcon from the old movie (another story of small statuette that takes place in San Francisco), can anyone be said to own the troll except by right of possession?"--Provided by publisher.
Bridge Engineering Handbook Five Volume Set
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Author : Wai-Fah Chen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-01-24
Bridge Engineering Handbook Five Volume Set written by Wai-Fah Chen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection provides detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject, and also highlights bridges from around the world.Published
Bridge Engineering Handbook
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Author : Wai-Fah Chen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-01-24
Bridge Engineering Handbook written by Wai-Fah Chen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens from around the world, contains detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subjec
Bridge Engineering Handbook Second Edition
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Author : Wai-Fah Chen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-01-24
Bridge Engineering Handbook Second Edition written by Wai-Fah Chen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Over 140 experts, 14 countries, and 89 chapters are represented in the second edition of the Bridge Engineering Handbook. This extensive collection highlights bridge engineering specimens from around the world, contains detailed information on bridge engineering, and thoroughly explains the concepts and practical applications surrounding the subject. Published in five books: Fundamentals, Superstructure Design, Substructure Design, Seismic Design, and Construction and Maintenance, this new edition provides numerous worked-out examples that give readers step-by-step design procedures, includes contributions by leading experts from around the world in their respective areas of bridge engineering, contains 26 completely new chapters, and updates most other chapters. It offers design concepts, specifications, and practice, as well as the various types of bridges. The text includes over 2,500 tables, charts, illustrations, and photos. The book covers new, innovative and traditional methods and practices; explores rehabilitation, retrofit, and maintenance; and examines seismic design and building materials. The fourth book, Seismic Design contains 18 chapters, and covers seismic bridge analysis and design. What’s New in the Second Edition: Includes seven new chapters: Seismic Random Response Analysis, Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Bridges, Seismic Design of Thin-Walled Steel and CFT Piers, Seismic Design of Cable-Supported Bridges, and three chapters covering Seismic Design Practice in California, China, and Italy Combines Seismic Retrofit Practice and Seismic Retrofit Technology into one chapter called Seismic Retrofit Technology Rewrites Earthquake Damage to Bridges and Seismic Design of Concrete Bridges chapters Rewrites Seismic Design Philosophies and Performance-Based Design Criteria chapter and retitles it as Seismic Bridge Design Specifications for the United States Revamps Seismic Isolation and Supplemental Energy Dissipation chapter and retitles it as Seismic Isolation Design for Bridges This text is an ideal reference for practicing bridge engineers and consultants (design, construction, maintenance), and can also be used as a reference for students in bridge engineering courses.
Rodeo
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Author : Jennifer Dowling
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Rodeo written by Jennifer Dowling and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
Rodeo, located on the east shore of San Pablo Bay, was envisioned as the meatpacking center of the West when it was established by the Union Stockyard Company in 1890. That vision failed, but the town continued attracting residents for jobs at the nearby Hercules powder works, Selby smelter, and Oleum refinery. By the 1940s, a war-based industrial buildup made Rodeos population surge, and this was followed by a postwar boom in housing and retail construction. During these prosperous years, Rodeo was a regional hub for fishing and boating. Times have changed, but the images in these pages recall Rodeos early yearsthe marina, businesses and homes, schools, civic officials, and local industry, as well as the towns celebrations, such as the Holy Ghost and Aquatic Festivals.
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2015
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Author : Not For Tourists
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-11-25
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2015 written by Not For Tourists and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-25 with Travel categories.
The Not For Tourists Guide to San Francisco is the urban manual to the city that no San Franciscan should be without. This map-based guidebook organizes the city into forty mapped neighborhoods, and marks each map with user-friendly icons locating all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots. From post offices, libraries, restaurants, bars, and hardware stores to information on hotels, airports, public transportation, and city parks, NFT puts everything you need to know at your fingertips. The book also includes: - A foldout map showing highways, rail transit, and bike routes - Over 125 neighborhood maps - Coverage of Berkley, Oakland, and Emeryville - Listings for sports and outdoor activities - Details on bookstores and shopping - NFT: the OTHER San Francisco treat.
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2017
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Author : Not For Tourists
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-10-18
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2017 written by Not For Tourists and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with Travel categories.
The Not For Tourists Guide to San Francisco is the urban manual to the city that no San Franciscan should be without. This map-based guidebook organizes the city into 40 mapped neighborhoods and marks each map with user-friendly icons locating all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots. Want to stroll along breezy Fisherman’s Wharf? NFT has you covered. How about rummaging through a vintage thrift shop? We’ve got that, too. The nearest gourmet restaurant, cultural hotspot, music venue, or football game—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. The guide also includes: • A foldout map showing highways, rail transit, and bike routes • Over 125 neighborhood maps • Coverage of Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville • Listings for sports and outdoor activities • Details on bookstores and shopping NFT: the other San Francisco treat.
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2016
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Author : Not For Tourists
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-11-24
Not For Tourists Guide To San Francisco 2016 written by Not For Tourists and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-24 with Travel categories.
With details on everything from Golden Gate Park to the Mission District, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to San Francisco is the urban manual to the city that no San Franciscan should be without. This map-based guidebook organizes the city into 40 mapped neighborhoods and marks each map with user-friendly icons locating all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots. Want to stroll along breezy Fisherman’s Wharf? NFT has you covered. How about rummaging through a vintage thrift shop? We’ve got that, too. The nearest gourmet restaurant, cultural hotspot, music venue, or football game—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. The guide also includes: • A foldout map showing highways, rail transit, and bike routes • Over 125 neighborhood maps • Coverage of Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville • Listings for sports and outdoor activities • Details on bookstores and shopping NFT: the other San Francisco treat.
