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LoC No.: 06042871

Title: Bridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Bridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy" by George L. Vose is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the frequent disasters caused by the failure of bridges in the United States, analyzing their causes and proposing remedies to improve safety. Through various case studies, Vose emphasizes the importance of proper inspection and engineering standards to prevent fatal accidents. In this extensive examination, Vose details numerous prominent bridge failures, such as the Dixon, Ashtabula, and Tariffville disasters, bolstering his arguments with statistical evidence and expert opinions. He argues that most bridge failures stem from poor construction, lack of adequate inspections, and the negligence of public officials and railroad companies. The author calls for systematic changes in the inspection process and accountability measures for those responsible for maintaining public safety. Ultimately, Vose advocates for a more enlightened public discourse on bridge safety to foster legislative reforms that prioritize human life and structural integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vose, George L. (George Leonard), 1831-1910

EBook No.: 30223

Published: Oct 9, 2009

Downloads: 32

Language: English

Subject: Bridges -- Accidents

LoCC: Technology: Bridge engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06042871

Title: Bridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy

Note: Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by KarenD and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Bridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy" by George L. Vose is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the frequent disasters caused by the failure of bridges in the United States, analyzing their causes and proposing remedies to improve safety. Through various case studies, Vose emphasizes the importance of proper inspection and engineering standards to prevent fatal accidents. In this extensive examination, Vose details numerous prominent bridge failures, such as the Dixon, Ashtabula, and Tariffville disasters, bolstering his arguments with statistical evidence and expert opinions. He argues that most bridge failures stem from poor construction, lack of adequate inspections, and the negligence of public officials and railroad companies. The author calls for systematic changes in the inspection process and accountability measures for those responsible for maintaining public safety. Ultimately, Vose advocates for a more enlightened public discourse on bridge safety to foster legislative reforms that prioritize human life and structural integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Vose, George L. (George Leonard), 1831-1910

EBook No.: 30223

Published: Oct 9, 2009

Downloads: 32

Language: English

Subject: Bridges -- Accidents

LoCC: Technology: Bridge engineering

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.