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... elliptical arches . The question is , therefore , whether an elliptical or semicircular arch is to be preferred ? The first excellence of a bridge built for commerce over a large river , is strength ; for a bridge which cannot stand ...
... elliptical arches . The question is , therefore , whether an elliptical or semicircular arch is to be preferred ? The first excellence of a bridge built for commerce over a large river , is strength ; for a bridge which cannot stand ...
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... elliptical arch , by arguments which appeal simply to common reason , and which will yet stand the test of geometrical examination . All arches have a certain degree of weakness . No hollow building can be equally strong with a solid ...
... elliptical arch , by arguments which appeal simply to common reason , and which will yet stand the test of geometrical examination . All arches have a certain degree of weakness . No hollow building can be equally strong with a solid ...
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... elliptical arch is stronger than the semicircular ; or in other terms , that any mass is more strongly supported the less it rests upon the supporters . If the elliptical arch be equally strong with the semicircular , that is , if an ...
... elliptical arch is stronger than the semicircular ; or in other terms , that any mass is more strongly supported the less it rests upon the supporters . If the elliptical arch be equally strong with the semicircular , that is , if an ...
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... elliptical arch , will probably think himself obliged to maintain his own judgment , though his opinion will avail but little with the publick , when it is known that Mr. S - ps - n declares it to be false . He that in the list of the ...
... elliptical arch , will probably think himself obliged to maintain his own judgment , though his opinion will avail but little with the publick , when it is known that Mr. S - ps - n declares it to be false . He that in the list of the ...
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... an elliptical bridge at Florence is allowed , but the objectors maintain ... arch has been sufficiently proved by argument , and Ammanuti's attempt has ... arches , may be easily prevented , by a little extension of the abutment at each ...
... an elliptical bridge at Florence is allowed , but the objectors maintain ... arch has been sufficiently proved by argument , and Ammanuti's attempt has ... arches , may be easily prevented , by a little extension of the abutment at each ...
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