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Bridge replaces single-arch bridge built over River Wear in last decade of eighteenth century; new bridge is of three-pinned arch type, with two parabolic mild-steel ribs 54 ft. 6 in. apart; span is 375 ft. with rise of 105 ft., and ribs are, or greater part of span, above level of roadway, hangers being used to support deck along this length. Abstract of paper to be brought forward for discussion at Instn. Civil Engrs.
Bridge replaces single-arch bridge built over River Wear in last decade of eighteenth century; new bridge is of three-pinned arch type, with two parabolic mild-steel ribs 54 ft. 6 in. apart; span is 375 ft. with rise of 105 ft., and ribs are, or greater part of span, above level of roadway, hangers being used to support deck along this length. Abstract of paper to be brought forward for discussion at Instn. Civil Engrs.
The new Wearmouth bridge, Sunderland
Engineer
Groves, G.L. (author)
Engineer ; 149
1930
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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