Download or read book The History of Wrought and Cast Iron written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this thesis was to document the history, use and early application of cast and wrought iron in Structural Engineering from its beginnings in the mid eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. Iron, like most historical building materials, has gone through a transformation from limited use and application based on availability, workability, and practical engineering knowledge, to wide use and applications through greater knowledge of engineering properties, to a decline at the advent of lighter, stronger, more efficient materials. Although many structures employing the material properties of cast and wrought iron are still in use today, lighter, stronger, more efficient materials have replaced iron. The history of iron as an engineered material is as varied as the type of structures it supported. The industrial revolution of Great Britain in the 1800's brought iron from the tracks of the railroads and bridges that spanned that country into the buildings and roofs that covered the landscape, to the great suspension bridges that defined a new era of structural engineering. Cast and wrought iron made its mark in the United States during the industrial revolution of the late 1800's in the first tall buildings of what was to become some of the major cities of this country. Iron eventually found its final place in the decorative and ornate designs of buildings and bridges in America.
Download or read book Early American Wrought Iron written by Albert H. Sonn and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Cast Iron in Architecture written by John Gloag and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-24 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1948, A History of Cast Iron in Architecture is a comprehensive history of the part that has been played by cast iron in architecture and the allied arts in Britain. Any history of the rise and development of the iron-founding industry becomes virtually a history of the First Industrial Revolution. Examining the use of cast iron by builders and architects from late medieval times to the middle of the 20th Century the authors have also recorded a miniature history of British Industry. The introduction throws light on the early developments of iron-founding. The main sections of the book describe the rise and expansion of the cast-iron industry and its gradually increasing significance in architecture from 1650 to 1945. There are over 500 illustrations.
Download or read book On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes Classic Reprint written by William Fairbairn and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-08 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes In the following pages I have endeavoured to collect the sum of our practical knowledge on the use of iron, in its combination with other materials, in the construction of fire-proof buildings. The subject is one of vast public importance; and although I am conscious that in its investigation I have laboured under many disadvantages, occasioned by the frequent interruptions of professional engagements, and have not been able, in the limited time at my disposal, to enter as much into detail as I could have wished, - yet, if I have succeeded in shaping information into such form that the engineer, architect, or builder can consult it with facility and profit, I shall have accomplished the end I had in view. It is undeniable that great want of judgment has been displayed in many examples of buildings even of very recent date; and it is to be lamented that so much ignorance of those undeviating laws which govern the strength of materials should still prevail. Experimentalists and mathematicians have provided the knowledge; but practitioners, I fear, have in a great degree failed to avail themselves of it. In the remarks on cast-iron beams, I have been much assisted by the labours of Watt, Tredgold, Dulong, and Barlow, and by the more recent and conclusive experiments of Professor Hodgkinson, made at my establishment some few years ago. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Iron written by William Fairbairn and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. New Edition, Revised and Enlarged.
Download or read book Cast iron Architecture in New York written by Margot Gayle and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wrought Iron in Architecture written by Gerald Kenneth Geerlings and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic work documents the many uses and ingenious adaptations of wrought iron in architecture, with numerous examples from the fourteenth century through the twentieth centuries. Gerald Geerlings' extensive introduction details the properties of wrought iron; its textures; tools and terms of the trade; architectural applications, design, motifs, and ornamentation; economic considerations; finishing; and more. The author illuminates the history of wrought iron with carefully researched surveys of the craft in several countries, including Italy, Spain, England, Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, and America. Nearly 400 illustrations, including 73 clear drawings and 307 sharply focused photographs of gates, railings, screens, lighting fixtures, bannisters, balconies, door knockers, and other objects, chronicle the evolution of wrought iron as both a structural and decorative material. Special attention is devoted to early-twentieth-century developments and applications of this highly useful metal.
Download or read book On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes written by William Sir Fairbairn and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Early American Ironware Cast and Wrought written by Henry J. Kauffman and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crafts of the blacksmith, whitesmith, tinsmith, farrier, cutler, locksmith, gunsmith and others.
Download or read book Cast Iron and the Crescent City written by Ann M. Masson and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiar to both locals and visitors, cast iron artistry remains an iconic characteristic of New Orleans. This pictorial study traces the iron work's history from its origins in England in the sixteenth century, to the establishment of the Leeds Iron Foundry in New Orleans in 1825, and cast iron's evolution into contemporary times. Mass-production methods made cast iron available for numerous types of building materials, and it was used for both decorative and structural purposes. In addition to noting the application of the material for bridges, beams, and girders, the book cites cast iron's popularity for fireplace fronts, mantels, and furniture. Because it was more durable than wood and cheaper than wrought iron, cast iron was available in many patterns. Ornate illustrations depict the various patterns of cast iron that have been used over the years, while sections of the text detail the difference between cast iron and wrought iron. Photographs portray examples of cast iron throughout the city of New Orleans, with the address of each establishment as a caption. The book also provides a list of local firms that specialized in ornamental iron working.
Download or read book On the Application of Cast and Wrought Iron to Building Purposes written by William Fairbairn and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Designing Wrought and Cast Iron Structures Parts 1 4 written by Henry Adams and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Iron its history properties and processes of manufacture written by sir William Fairbairn (1st bart.) and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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