Experimental Essays On The Principles Of Construction In Arches, Piers, Buttresses, Etc. - William Bland - Bog

Experimental Essays On The Principles Of Construction In Arches, Piers, Buttresses, Etc.: Made With A View To Their Being Useful To The Practical Builder (1862) is a book written by William Bland. The book is a collection of essays that explore the principles of construction in various architectural features such as arches, piers, buttresses, and other elements. The author has conducted experiments to test the stability and strength of these architectural features, and the essays provide detailed descriptions of the experiments and their results. The book is intended to be useful to practical builders and architects who are interested in understanding the principles of construction and applying them in their work. It is a valuable resource for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind architectural design and construction. The book was first published in 1862 and has since been widely recognized as a significant contribution to the field of architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.