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Types and details of bridge construction (1904)

Skinner, Frank W. (Frank Woodward), 1858-1932 · New York, McGraw · leaf 230

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le longitudinallyexcept at one abutment. On both piers the adjacent spans aresupported on the same pedestals, thus affording a continuity ofthe lower flanges, which permits expansion without the distortionthat would otherwise occur with the skew piers. Riveted shoes are bolted to the bottom flanges… … /mVO //Mf

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