Thorpe, William Henry · London, E. & F.N. Spon, limited; New York, Spon & Chamberlain · leaf 132
tly deficient in bracing,which may, in such cases, be advantageously introduced;or girders individually weak may be rendered collectivelyefficient by suitable bracing. In considering the advisabilityof this, however, the case should be viewed with regard tothe possible effects of such members, as… … Pig. 67. on the outer girders due to twisting of the structure as a whole,though thfr inner girders will, except for full loading of thewholebridge, be advantaged as to stress values, and in anyevent bettered by being held up to their work. The effectupon the outer girders may be met by increasing…
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