BRIDGE.

BRIDGE OF THE METER

Fig. 1: Elevation view of a bridge with multiple arches and a central pier.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 2: A detailed cross-section of a bridge arch showing the internal structure and support.
Fig. 3: Elevation view of a bridge with multiple arches.

Fig. 4

ROCKAWAY

Fig. 4: Elevation view of a bridge with multiple arches, labeled 'ROCKAWAY'.

Fig. 5

Plan

Fig. 5: Plan view of a bridge showing the layout of the roadway and piers.

Fig. 6

BRIDGE OF THE METER

Fig. 6: Elevation view of a bridge with multiple arches.

Fig. 7

BRIDGE OF THE METER

Fig. 7: Elevation view of a bridge with multiple arches.

Fig. 8

Plan

Fig. 8: Plan view of a bridge showing the layout of the roadway and piers.

BRIDGE.

PLATE CXLIV.

Fig. 1.

BRIDGE OF THE LOUVRE.

Fig. 1. Bridge of the Louvre. A perspective view of a long bridge with multiple arches supported by piers, spanning a wide body of water.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 2. A technical diagram showing the structural profile of a bridge with three arches. The diagram includes a horizontal scale at the bottom with markings for 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 feet.

Fig. 3.

FAXHALL.

Fig. 3. A perspective view of the Fauxhall bridge, showing a series of arches supported by piers. A scale at the bottom indicates 40, 80, and 120 feet.

Fig. 4.

SOUTHWARK.

Fig. 4. A perspective view of the Southwark bridge, featuring a central pier and multiple arches. A scale at the bottom indicates 40, 80, and 120 feet.

Fig. 5.

Plan.

Fig. 5. A plan view of the Southwark bridge, showing the layout of the piers and the arrangement of the arches.

Fig. 6.

LONDON OLD BRIDGE.

Fig. 6. A perspective view of the London Old Bridge, showing a long series of arches supported by piers.

Fig. 7.

LONDON NEW BRIDGE.

Fig. 7. A perspective view of the London New Bridge, showing a series of arches supported by piers.

Fig. 8.

Plan.

Fig. 8. A plan view of the London New Bridge, showing the layout of the piers and the arrangement of the arches. A scale at the bottom indicates 40, 80, 120, and 160 feet.
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Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: A perspective view of a long bridge with multiple arches, spanning a wide body of water. The bridge has a series of pointed arches and a flat deck.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: A detailed plan view of a bridge pier. It shows a central pier with a flat top, flanked by two smaller piers. The piers are connected by a series of rectangular blocks.

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SECTION OF ST. LOUIS AND THE MISSISSIPPI.

Fig. 3.
Fig. 3: A detailed cross-section of a bridge over a river. The bridge has a large arch structure. Labels include 'High Water' and 'Low Water' on the river, and 'Span' indicating the width of the bridge. The bridge deck is shown with multiple lanes and railings.
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Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Elevation view of the Waterloo Bridge, showing a long bridge with multiple arches spanning a body of water. The bridge has a series of pointed arches supported by piers. The water is depicted with horizontal lines, and the banks are shown with some vegetation.
WATERLOO BRIDGE.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2. Cross-section of the Waterloo Bridge deck. It shows a central roadway flanked by two side paths. The deck is supported by a series of vertical piers. The structure is detailed with various architectural elements like balustrades and decorative moldings.

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SECTION OF AN ARCH, WITH THE CENTRE.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. Detailed cross-section of a bridge arch. The arch is constructed with a series of wooden beams and is supported by a large stone pier. The water level is indicated by a horizontal line. The bridge deck is shown with a railing. The pier is decorated with columns. The background shows a landscape with trees and a distant building.

High Water

Span 120 Feet

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BRIDGE.

PLATE CXXXI.

ELEVATION OF THE WEST BRIDGE CHAMBER.

Perspective elevation of the West Bridge Chamber showing three large arches spanning a river with a boat in the distance. A perspective elevation drawing of a bridge with three large arches. The bridge spans a river, and a small boat is visible in the water below. The surrounding landscape is rendered in a soft, shaded style.
Architectural detail of a bridge pier or wall section. A detailed architectural drawing of a bridge pier or wall section, showing a horizontal structure with decorative moldings and a base.
Architectural detail of a vertical pier or column. A vertical architectural detail of a pier or column, showing its profile and some surface texture.
Architectural detail of a vertical pier or column. Another vertical architectural detail of a pier or column, similar to the previous one.
Architectural detail of a curved pier or wall section. An architectural detail showing a curved section of a pier or wall, possibly a transition or a specific corner.

ELEVATION AND CENTERING

CENTERS OF THE ARCHES

Detailed elevation of a bridge arch showing the internal timber centering structure and the 'TREADWAY' walkway. A detailed elevation of a bridge arch. The arch is constructed with a complex timber centering structure, consisting of numerous diagonal and vertical beams. Below the arch, a walkway is shown with the word 'TREADWAY' written on it. The bridge is supported by large, thick piers.

Published by ...

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BRIDGE.

PLATE CXVII.

ELEVATION OF THE DEAN BRIDGE, EDINBURGH.

Perspective elevation of the Dean Bridge in Edinburgh, showing four large arches spanning a valley with a building and trees in the background.
Elevation and centering diagram of the bridge deck, showing the width and structural divisions.

ELEVATION AND CENTERING

Longitudinal section detail of the bridge structure.
Longitudinal section detail of the bridge structure.
Longitudinal section detail of the bridge structure.

LONGITUDINAL SECTION.

Detailed transverse section of the bridge, showing the brick arches, the intricate timber roof trusses, and the stone piers with decorative capitals.

TRANSVERSE SECTION.

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Fig. 1.

Architectural drawing of a building's elevation showing a series of stepped pyramidal roofs. The central roof is the largest, flanked by two smaller ones. The base of the building is labeled 'Staircase'.

Staircase

Fig. 2.

Architectural drawing showing various brickwork patterns. From left to right: a simple wall, a stepped wall, a wall with a central recessed section, and a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band.
Kingfish Band
Pleasure Band
Architectural drawing showing various brickwork patterns. From left to right: a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, and a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band.
Fig. 4
Architectural drawing showing various brickwork patterns. From left to right: a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, and a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band.
Fig. 6.
Architectural drawing showing various brickwork patterns. From left to right: a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, and a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band.
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
Architectural drawing showing various brickwork patterns. From left to right: a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band, and a wall with a central recessed section and a decorative band.
Fig. 5.
Lintel
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Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: A detailed elevation of a brick wall showing the construction of a stepped gable. The wall is divided into three sections: a left section with a stepped gable, a middle section labeled 'Stretchers', and a right section with a stepped gable labeled 'Headers'. The wall is built on a foundation of 'Footings'. Various brick types are indicated by letters 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'i', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'o', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z'.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 2: A series of brickwork patterns. From left to right: a small wall section labeled 'a' and 'b'; a large wall section labeled 'English Bond' with various brick types 'a' through 'h'; two wall sections labeled 'f' and 'g'; and a wall section labeled 'flemish Bond' with various brick types 'a' through 's'.

English Bond

flemish Bond

Fig. 4.

Fig. 4: Two wall sections showing brickwork patterns. The left section is labeled 'a' and the right section is labeled 'b'. Both show a diagonal brick pattern.

Fig. 5.

Fig. 5: A wall section showing a brickwork pattern with a central horizontal band labeled 'Imo' and a base labeled 'Footings'. The wall is supported by two small brick structures on either side.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 6: Three wall sections showing different brickwork patterns for arches. The left section is labeled 'a', the middle section is labeled 'b', and the right section is labeled 'c'.

Fig. 10.

Fig. 10: A wall section showing a brick arch over a rectangular opening. The opening is labeled 'Template'.

Template

Fig. 7.

Fig. 7: A wall section showing a brick arch over a triangular opening. The opening is labeled 'a'.

Fig. 8.

Fig. 8: A wall section showing a brick arch over a rectangular opening. The opening is labeled 'Wood brick Template'.

Wood brick Template

Fig. 9.

Fig. 9: A wall section showing a brick arch over a rectangular opening. The opening is labeled 'Lintel'.

Lintel

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Fig. 14: A large rectangular plan view of a building with three square openings. The plan is labeled 'Plan' at the top and 'Section' on the right side.

Fig. 11.

Fig. 11: Architectural drawings of a brick wall. It includes a large oval plan view showing the brick pattern, and two smaller circular cross-sections showing the brick arrangement.

Fig. 12.

Fig. 12: A plan view of a building section showing a central vertical opening with two smaller openings below it, flanked by horizontal walls.

Fig. 13.

Fig. 13: A plan view of a building section showing a central vertical opening with a horizontal wall extending from the bottom, flanked by horizontal walls.

Fig. 14.

Fig. 14: A detailed drawing of a wall made of irregular, rounded stones, labeled 'Rounded rubble masonry'.

Rounded rubble masonry.

Fig. 15.

Fig. 15: A detailed drawing of a wall made of rectangular bricks laid in a regular pattern, labeled 'General rubble masonry'.

General rubble masonry.

Fig. 16.

Fig. 16: A detailed cross-section of a brick wall showing various layers and components. Labels include 'Plaster' on the left, 'Upper course' at the top, 'Middle course' in the middle, 'Lower course' at the bottom, and 'Plaster' on the right. A 'Window sill' is also indicated.
Two small architectural drawings. The top one shows a 'Window sill' and the bottom one shows a 'Window frame'.

Fig. 17.

Fig. 17: Two small architectural drawings of vertical elements, possibly window frames or door jambs, labeled 'Frame' and 'Jamb'.

Fig. 18.

Fig. 18: A detailed cross-section of a wall showing the internal structure. Labels include 'Plaster' at the top, 'Casing' on the left, 'Fire place' in the center, 'Floor' at the bottom, 'Pile' on the right, 'Reinforcement' at the base, and 'Chimney breast' on the far right.
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