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On the application of cast and wrought iron to building purposes (1857)

Fairbairn, William, Sir, 1789-1874 · London, J. Weale · leaf 305

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it is assumedthat the Government will construct the piers, cofferdams, &c.,and find all the necessary material for scaffolding and form-ing the roadway. To this would have to be added the freights,carriage, re-erection, &c., all of which might amount to 200,000^.,for the vi^ork in its… … FOR CROSSING THE RHINE AT COLOGNE. 285 Slim, or 400,000/. sterling, would be required to complete thebridge. The tubular bridge, of which Plate VI. shows a plan andelevation, and fig. 115 a cross section through the centre. Thisbridge would cross the Ehine at the same point as the last, andthe…

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