Scientific American. [FEBRUARY 4, 1888. 70 THE POUGHKEEPSIE ‘BRiDGE. | This structure, now under process of erection by ead Union Bridge Co., of this city, of importance both as a A cantilever may be described as a gigantic bracket. monument of engineering and as a link in the railroad system of… … from the shore end a Second cantilever is run out — ture. Much opposition to its erection was offered t HNN yi! by those interested in the navigation of the river. The to meet it. The shore member is a double cantilever spans act by their weight and strength as anchorage great object to be attained…
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