The bridge at Qu�bec [Hardcover]

William D Middleton (Author)

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Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Indiana University Press (2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0253337615
ISBN-13: 978-0253337610
Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 21.8 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 984 g

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #270,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #41 in Books > Nonfiction > Transportation > Railroads > Pictorial
- #56 in Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Civil > Transportation & Highway
- #69 in Books > Engineering > Civil > Transportation & Highway

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A civil engineer, historian, and prolific author of railroad and engineering history, Middleton recalls the triumph and tragedy of the design and construction of the massive Qu?bec Bridge. Built to cultivate development of Qu?bec trade, and triumphant in its construction, the widely acclaimed bridge becomes a symbol of the indomitable spirit and achievement of the builders yet one of eventual failure of purpose. Middleton vividly recounts 70 years of deliberate and painstaking choices a suitable site, a bridge type, design engineering, financing and the demanding and dangerous construction techniques used to span the formidable St. Lawrence River. The dramatic events leading to a tragic collapse of the partially constructed bridge, the determined reconstruction, and a second tragic collapse assure the immortality of the longest cantilever span ever built. Meticulously researched and containing over 130 illustrations and a glossary, this book clearly interprets design theory, construction procedure, and the economic conditions that forced the bridge into a secondary transportation role. For historical transportation and engineering collections and all academic libraries. John E. Hodgkins, Yarmouth, ME
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"In this handsome work, civil engineer and historian Middleton traces thehistory of the Qu bec (Quebec) Bridge across the St. Lawrence River from its earlyplanning stages in the 1850s, through the construction phase that ended in 1917, andon to the present day. The construction project was a tremendous undertaking, involving the erection of the world's longest cantilevered span. The project wasfraught with difficulties, including two of the worst construction accidents inbridge-building history involving the loss of 86 lives. A failure analysis of thesecollapses is clearly presented in a way that nontechnical readers can understand.The author, who has written a number of books dealing with related matters, has donea thorough job of researching the historical aspects of the Qu bec (Quebec) Bridge, with the history of the bridge being well illustrated by the large collection ofphotographs amassed by the author. The book should be of general interest, butparticularly so to structural e

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AS CANADIAN COMMERCE DEVELOPED IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, THE ST. Lawrence River took on an ever-expanding importance as the principal trade route linking the Canadian interior with the Eastern Seaboard and Europe. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book about an important bridge ..., Sep 6 2008

Yves Fournier (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
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When I found this book, I was surprised that an american author would write a book about the Quebec bridge. But it is clear after reading this book that the Quebec Bridge was one of the greatest engineering achievements at the time and this book and its contents makes that very clear. Read this book, and you will never cross that bridge the same way again...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A look into how Civil Engineering really was back then., Jan 26 2012

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This review is from: The bridge at Qu�bec (Hardcover)

A truly fine book. I would recommend it to any prospective or freshman engineering student at the least. It tells a story of what it was really like to be in the business back at the turn of the century on a truly monumental project for it's time. The book is semi-technical in content and doesn't overwhelm the reader. The story is truly amazing. It's a fast read and likely to be remembered.

5.0 out of 5 stars TheBridge At Quebec, Aug 16 2009

By Richard R. Sefi - Published on Amazon.com

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In spite of the subject matter: the story of the bridge's construction, it is a book very difficult to put down. It is so engrossing.

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