Mechanics of engineering. Comprising statics and dynamics of solids: and the mechanics of the materials of constructions, or strength and elasticity of beams, columns, arches, shafts, etc (1888)
Church, Irving P[orter], 1851- [from old catalog] · New York, J. Wiley & sons · leaf 441
nt pressure on any joint is givenby the length of the proper ray in the force diagram. 428 MECHANICS OF ENGINEERING. ARRANGEMENT OF DATA FOR GRAPHICTREATMENT. 353. Character of Load.—In most large stone arch bridgesthe load (permanent load) does not consist exclusively ofmasonry up to the road-way… … Fig. 384. Fig. 385. ellipse, a compactly-built masonry backing is carried upbeyond the springing-line to AB about 60° to 45° from thecrown, Fig. 385; so that the portion of arch ring belowAB may be considered as part of the abutment, and thusAB is the virtual springing-line, for graphic treatment.…
Mechanics, Applied · Engineering · Strength of materials
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