A design for the bridge at New Palace Yard, Westminster, (inscribed to the Right Hon. the Lords and gentlemen, appointed commissioners for building the same) composed of nine arches, independent of each other; whose nature is such, that the greatest weight possibly to be impressed cannot break them down. Admitting 880 feet water-way for the flux and reflux of the tides. Wherein is demonstrated, I. The several manners that the tides will be affected by this building. II. The greatest fall of the water truly calculated; with remarks on an erroneous calculation of 4 inches and seven ...ths, lately published. III. Methods for laying the foundations of the piers in the most substantial and expeditious manner, and to erect them with the same ease as on dry land, without obstruction to the navigation. IV. A near calculation of the cubical feet contained in the whole fabrick; the expence it built entirely with stone, or with stone and brick. V. The great use and advantage of horizontal cylinders,

People / Organizations

• Batty Langley (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for the author, and J. Milan, opposite the admiralty, Charing-Cross, and by the booksellers of London and Westminster, MDCCXXXVI. [1736]

Publication year

1736

ESTC No.

T31718

Grub Street ID

262509

Description

[2], 30 p.,plates ; 8°.

Note

With a half-title

pi 1 A-C]4 (-C4).