The purpose of this booklet is to suggest, from the experience of various teachers, ways in which the pupil's awareness of the bridges in his or her locality can be used as a basis for developing an understanding of the bridge as a structure.
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The descriptions given in this book will be quite helpful specially to those who will be working for suspension bridge projects for the first time. The tables and formulas given will enable the surveyors to work out the calculations on site itself. The instructions to be followed during the construction period will help all the bridge builders to avoid the mistake that may even lead to the failure of bridges.
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The purpose of this report is to present the general components of the Tapejung local bridges, to assess their technical merit and to discuss notable aspects of specific bridges.
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This book contains demonstrations of the principles of the art and their application to practice,, furnishing the means of calculating the strains upon the chords, ties, braces, counter-braces, and other parts of a bridge or frame of any description.
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The aim of this book is to create a greater awareness of the important continuing role that indigenous technology has in the society's development.It is s geared to record the technologies which are in danger of being lost, establish a forum for addressing the issue of traditional technology preservation and transfer, and encourage the development of techniques which combine the old ways with new technology to meet people's basic needs while maintaining cultural integrity.
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This report assesses the design, suggests some minor modifications to the design, reports the results of loading tests performed on single frames, groups of frames, and complete bridges, and provides guidance on safe loadings and costs.
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This paper will discuss in particular various aspects of the technology of constructing suspended bridges. Of the various means of crossing rivers we have mentioned, suspended bridges have gained wide acceptance and represent the most appropriate technology available in Nepal. Both suspension and suspended bridges are trail bridges; however, the technology used is different.
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The United a Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has developed, through a project in Kenya financed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a unique bridge system suitable for developing countries with or without forest resources. The bridges are fully engineered; the cost is estimated to be less than one-half that of reinforced-concrete bridges.
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Bridges
Bridges are critical infrastructure that connect people and places. They allow us to cross rivers, valleys, canyons, and other obstacles with ease. However, building a bridge is not an easy task. It requires careful planning, design expertise, construction skills as well as the use of appropriate materials.
If you're interested in learning more about bridges or want to improve your skills in this field then look no further! Our collection offers a diverse selection of books covering topics such as wooden bridges using UNIDO's Prefabricated Modular System or traditional suspension bridges found in Taplejung district Nepal.
You'll also find resources on trail suspended bridges like Standard Trail Suspended Bridges which are commonly used by hikers while exploring nature trails. For those looking for low-cost solutions for their communities there is The Kenyan Low Cost Modular Timber Bridge book which provides insights into how timber can be used effectively in constructing durable structures at affordable prices.
Whether you're a civil engineer working on large-scale projects or simply someone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of bridge construction our collection has something for everyone.