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Tower Bridge Operations Manual

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Tower Bridge Operations Manual by John Smith delves into the fascinating engineering and historical aspects of London's iconic Tower Bridge. It offers readers an in-depth exploration of the bridge's design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, alongside intriguing operational insights. The book serves as both a technical manual and an engaging historical narrative, appealing to those interested in engineering, history, and architecture.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a fascination with the engineering marvels of London or an interest in bridge mechanics. It offers a detailed look at the history and mechanics of a famous structure, providing insights into its operation and the technical aspects that keep it functioning. Perfect for those who enjoy delving into the science and nature of historic landmarks.

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Tower Bridge Operations Manual

Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks and is visited by some 830,000 sightseers every year. In 2019 the bridge celebrates its 125th anniversary. John M. Smith describes its genesis and construction, the individuals that drove the project forward, and the novel technologies employed in the bridge’s design and operation.

• The fascinating story of the design, construction and operation of this London icon. • Tower Bridge is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering. • 30 June 2019 is the 125th anniversary of the opening of Tower Bridge in 1894. • Fully illustrated with archive photographs and technical illustrations, and modern colour.

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Tower Bridge is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Visited by some 830,000 sightseers every year, it is famous the world over as an icon of England’s capital city. In 2019, the bridge celebrates its 125th anniversary.

John M. Smith describes its genesis and construction, the larger-than-life characters that drove the project forward, and the novel technologies employed in the bridge’s design and operation.

Supported with a wealth of fascinating original drawings, historic and contemporary photographs, the Haynes Tower Bridge Operations Manual takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the innermost workings of this major London landmark.

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ISBN: 9781785216497

Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Illustration: 250 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 865g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

John M Smith BSc (Hons) MSc FIET FBCS CITP CEng is a Chartered Engineer who specialises in mechanical and electrical engineering. He is published regularly in the model engineering press and lives in Berkshire.

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