A treatise on the equilibrium of arches, in which the theory is demonstrated upon familiar mathematical principles /

The construction of an arch is one of the most important and curious operations in the science of architecture. This work investigates the pressures that take place amongst the materials whereof an arch is composed, and the method of arranging them so that the whole may remain at rest.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : John Weale, 1839.
Edition:	3rd ed.
Subjects:	Arches. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book