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Toughest bridge in town.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 12/25/93 & 1/1/94, Vol. 140 Issue 1905/1906, p34. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- Features the design and construction of the Tower Bridge in London, England. Controversy on construction; Opposition from shipping interests; Horace Jones' concept; Design rework by civil engineer John Wolfe Barry; Central bearings to carry weight of bascules; Use of redundancy principle; Modernization of lifting mechanism in 1972; Tourist attraction.
- Subjects :
- *BRIDGE design & construction
TOWER Bridge (London, England)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 140
- Issue :
- 1905/1906
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9403300590