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Iron Bridges, Lindsay Coppedge

Bachelors Theses

"The superiority of iron over wood as the material for bridges is now generally understood that we see no need of any discussion"--page 3.

Maramec Bridge, Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"Bridge-building, as a science, is comparatively of recent date, for relating to now, of what may be called ancient bridges, do we read of them having been mathematical calculations, determining the strains upon the constituent parts of the bridge structure. This very necessary operation seems to have been entirely omitted. This was, probably, because to that time, there had been no thoroughly scientific investigation, of the new and beautiful subject of scientific bridge-building. At the present time, we determine with a minuteness the strain thrown upon any part of a bridge. We are thus enabled to give the proper dimensions …

S. Y. & F. G. R. R., Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"The road begins at the intersection of the east line of the Stockyards stalls, with the Saint Louis and San Francisco Rail Road. In this road, which is 9735 feet long, there is six pieces each of alternate curved, and straight track. The first piece of track, which is curved, is a 6⁰ curve, to the right (going westward) and contains 13 chords of 100 feet.

Following this is a tangent of 400 feet. And then in succession: A 10⁰ curve, to the left; 10 chords; a tangent of 100 feet a 10⁰ curve, to the right, 8.5 chords; a …

Profile Of The A. & P. R. R. From Rolla Depot, 7000 Feet Westward, Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"On Monday, May the 15th, 1876, this Project was begun, by the measurement of the 7000 feet, and establishment of every 500 feet point.

In this 7000 feet of road there is three curves and four pieces of straight track"--Page 3.

Limes, Mortars, And Cements, Cyrus G. Emerson

Professional Degree Theses

"Lime, considered as a building material, is not usually regarded as comprehending three principal varieties - viz: Common or air lime, Hydraulic lime, and Hydraulic cement.

The common or air lime, is so called because the paste made from it with water will harden only in air. Lime is made by burning limestone in kilns suitably arranged for that purpose. Two classes of such kilns are in general use; the intermittent or flare kiln and the draw or perpetual kiln."--page 1.

Beaver Bridge, James E. Mcgrath

Professional Degree Theses

“The Little Beaver Bridge is situated on the A. & P. R. R., 3 ¾ S. W. of Rolla it is built on the “Howe Truss” plan and spans a valley through which flows the “Little Beaver Creek” - it has two approaches (stringers supported by trestles), the length of the northern one is 38 ft., while that of the southern one is 35’5”. The bridge is composed of 5 spans and is supported on 6 piers; the length of the bridge proper is 687’ 2”, with the abutments it is 760’7”. The piers are of sandstone and have a …

Receipt Signed By J.K. Duncan For Iron For Mint Branch Repairs, New Orleans, 1856, Johnson K. Duncan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

J.K. Duncan acknowledges receipt of iron from Cooper and Hewitt of New York for use in the repair of the New Orleans Branch Mint, 1856. Duncan is noted as one of the few generals in the Confederate Army who was born and raised in North. He commanded Confederate forces in the defense of New Orleans. He was a graduate of West Point.

Goff, Ronnie C. (Fa 956), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 956. Paper titled: “Grist Mills in Eastern Nelson County.” includes descriptions, terms, and photos of grist mills in Nelson County, Kentucky.