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William G. Godden Collection: GoddenC10

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  • Title: Tower Bridge, London
  • Creator(s): Godden, William G.
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  • Location: Western Europe/London/United Kingdom/EUROPE/England
  • Structure: Tower Bridge (U.K.)

Description: Tower Bridge. Completed in 1894, the side-spans of this bridge represent a rare example of a three-hinged suspension bridge where the tension member itself is stiffened by being designed as a truss. A determinate system, similar to the three-hinged arch. For center span of Tower bridge, see also GoddenD27. (London, England)

See also:
Historic bridges: three-hinged

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