GILBERT, DAVIES. - CONSTRUCTION OF SUSPENSION BRIDGES.

On the mathematical theory of suspension bridges, with tables for facilitating their construction. ead March 9, 1826.

(London, W. Nicol, 1826). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1826 - Part II. Pp. 202-219. Clean and fine.

First appearance of this classic paper on the mathematical theory of suspension bridges, founded on the theory of the catenary cable.

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