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Journal Article

Author
Sharp, Robert Charles
Title
Design and construction of an arc welded bridge at Kimberley, Tasmania.
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 6, no. 1, Jan 1934, pp. 3-10
Description

This paper No.469, by Robert Charles Sharp, BE AMIEAust, originated in the Tasmania Division of The Institution and will be presented at the Engineering Conference, February, 1934.

[Acknowledges work of engineers A. J. Longoni, and M. R. Read]

Abstract

This paper sets out the history and topographical features of the site and indicates the reasons for adopting a certain type of construction. The methods adopted in the design of the truss and floor slab are outlined, and the methods of construction together with a cost analysts are included. An appendix deals with the question of liability to buckling of the top chord of an open type through truss.

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  • Balsille, George Davy, 'Notes on Tasmanian highway bridges', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 6 (1) (1934), 1-2. Details

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