The Quebec Bridge
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The Bridge At Qu Bec
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Author : William D. Middleton
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2001
The Bridge At Qu Bec written by William D. Middleton and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Bridges, Cantilever categories.
"The Bridge at Quebec provides a full account of the long effort to build a bridge across the St. Lawrence at this difficult site, with particular emphasis on the extraordinary story of the failure of the first bridge, its engineers and their fateful decisions, the terrible collapse of August 29, 1907, and the human tragedies that accompanied it, and the lessons that its story holds even today for engineers and builders as they continue to extend the boundaries of technology. Fully illustrated, the book makes clear to the general reader and technical audience alike the engineering and technical issues involved in this story of one of the world's greatest bridges."--BOOK JACKET.
Report And Plans Also Report On Design Of Quebec Bridge Report
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Author : Canada. Royal Commission on Quebec Bridge Inquiry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1908
Report And Plans Also Report On Design Of Quebec Bridge Report written by Canada. Royal Commission on Quebec Bridge Inquiry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1908 with Bridges categories.
On Cold Iron
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Author : Dan Levert
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2020-03-13
On Cold Iron written by Dan Levert and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-13 with History categories.
When engineering students in Canada are soon to graduate, the solemn “Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer,” penned by none other than Rudyard Kipling, charges them with their Obligation to high standards, humility, and ethics. Each budding engineer then receives an Iron Ring to be worn on the small finger of the working hand as a reminder throughout their career. Through the story of the 1907 Quebec Bridge disaster, in which seventy-six men died, author Dan Levert teaches a powerful object lesson in what can happen when that Obligation is forgotten. Woven from transcripts of the inquiry into the collapse, the report of the commissioners, and other sources including the coroner’s inquest, On Cold Iron plays out like a fast-paced thriller. Levert recounts the original 1850s proposals to bridge the St. Lawrence near Quebec City, through the design and construction of what was to be the longest clear span bridge of any kind in the world, to its shocking collapse during construction in August 1907. The missteps, poor policies, hubris, and wrong-headed actions begin to build like a death by a thousand cuts, until its inevitable and horrifying culmination. The meticulously researched and deftly delivered story of this terrible historical event makes fascinating reading for anyone, but even more, it is a powerful cautionary tale and a clarion call for the obligation and responsibility of an engineer.
The Quebec Bridge
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Author : George Herrick Duggan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
The Quebec Bridge written by George Herrick Duggan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Pont de Qub̌ec (Qub̌ec) categories.
The Quebec Bridge
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Author : St. Lawrence Bridge Company
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1918
The Quebec Bridge written by St. Lawrence Bridge Company and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1918 with Bridges categories.
The Quebec Bridge An Engineering Triumph In The World S History
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Author : Canadian Government Railways
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-01-11
The Quebec Bridge An Engineering Triumph In The World S History written by Canadian Government Railways and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-11 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Excerpt from The Quebec Bridge, an Engineering Triumph in the World's History: The Connecting Link Between the Canadian Government Railways North and South of the St. Lawrence, Its History and Its Future The Board made very exhaustive studies of various possible designs, both suspension and cantilever. Tenders were called on cantilever de signs with invitation to submit alternative tenders on the bidders' own designs. One German, one English, and one American firm bid on the Board's designs, but the St. Lawrence Bridge Company bid only on their own alternative K-truss designs. And received the contract. The Government had invited both the Dominion and Canadian bridge companies to tender on the new Quebec bridge. But it was thought that if the Canadian bridge companies were to present a solid front In the bidding - in other words. To pool their organizations. Experience and facilities - that Canada would have a better chance of being success in] In the bidding. And the Canadian Bridge Com pany therefore joined with the Dominion Bridge Company as joint owners of the capital stock of the St. Lawrence Bridge Company, and the only bids made by any Canadian firm were submitted In the name of the St. Lawrence Bridge Company. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Young Civil Engineer
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Author : Guy Y. Félio
language : en
Publisher: Trafford
Release Date : 2005
The Young Civil Engineer written by Guy Y. Félio and has been published by Trafford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
In June 1915, on her 11th birthday, Gabrielle is looking forward to a day of adventures! Little did she know that her adventure would last more than two years! Her father works at the construction site for a bridge over the St. Lawerence River at Quebec. The first attempt to build it resulted in a major engineering failure and more than 70 workers lost their lives. Gabrielle meets the Chief Engineer of the bridge company who, seeing her interest in the project, invites her to learn about bridge building. Her journey begins. The book presents accurate engineering and historical facts and from an 11 year old's perspective. Visual material (historical photos, drawings and graphics) supplements the text and add to the educational value of the book. A teacher's curriculum package is available for this book through www.ykm.ca Reviews: From: - Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada "Thank you for sharing with me your first book, The Young Civil Engineer - The Quebec Bridge. I am always pleased to see Canadian history and culture being documented. Hopefully this book will inspire a generation of young Canadians to think about what they can contribute to the field of engineering in the future. I wish you the best in all your endeavours." From: - Dr. Alistair MacKenzie, P.Eng., Past-Chair of Historical Committee of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Professor at Ryerson University "Aimed at children of around the age of the book's heroine (11/12 years) this book provides a much needed source of information on the nature of the civil engineering profession at just the age at which school children start to become aware of the possibilities that await them in the future. By following the story of the construction of one of Canada's truly exceptional and historic civil engineering projects, the book vividly illustrates the challenges inherent in works of this magnitude and demonstrates the will to succeed against heavy odds that characterized the efforts of engineers of that era." From: - Sherif Barakat, Ph.D., P.Eng., Vice President, National Research Council Canada "Now that I had the chance to read your book, I can tell you that I found it great both educationally and culturally. I learned a lot about bridges (not being a structural engineer) and I learned also a lot about the life in Quebec during this era, not to mention about the history of an important engineering achievement. Well done to the authors and thanks for giving me a copy." From: - Ruth Dempsey, Ph.D., Educator & Counsellor in Private Practice, Former Professor in Education at the University of Ottawa, Lecturer in Human Development and Aging "Science and Technology teachers will find this book an ideal introduction to the theme: "Forces, Mechanisms and Materials" for students ages 9 and up. Following Gabrielle, as she jot notes and make drawings in her burgundy engineering notebook, the students will learn easily the language of forces, trusses, caissons and cables, and why the engineers include in their calculations the impact of earthquakes and the build-up of ice on the St. Lawrence River. For young Canadians, learning about their country and its place in the world, The Young Civil Engineer - The Quebec Bridge is a must read."
The Quebec Bridge
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Author : E. R. Kinloch
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-10-31
The Quebec Bridge written by E. R. Kinloch and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with categories.
Excerpt from The Quebec Bridge: The Longest Single Span Bridge in the World Crossing the St. Lawrence River Seven Miles Above Quebec, Canada; Building for the Quebec Bridge and Railway Company Consists of two deck truss approach spans, each 210 ft. Long; two anchor arms, each 500 ft. Long; two cantilever arms, each 5627} ft. Long; one suspended span, 675 ft. Long, the longest simple truss span ever built. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Quebec Bridge Microform
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Author : Canadian Government Railways
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2021-09-09
The Quebec Bridge Microform written by Canadian Government Railways and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-09 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Longest Single Span Bridge In The World
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Author : Michel L'Hébreux
language : en
Publisher: Montréal : Smith, Bonappétit
Release Date : 2006
The Longest Single Span Bridge In The World written by Michel L'Hébreux and has been published by Montréal : Smith, Bonappétit this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Bridges, Cantilever Québec (Province) Québec Design and construction Juvenile literature categories.
From 1900-1917, the city of Québec was host to one of the most colossal building sites in North America: the construction of the longest iron bridge in the world. At the cutting edge of the technology of the time, it featured the cantilever principle originating from Japan. This construction was an extraordinary adventure, and tragic at times since the bridge collapsed three times before its completion. This gigantic enterprise was perfectly documented and thousands of photographs have been preserved, among which some of the most evocative were chosen for this book.