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The human cantilever

The human cantilever

Illustration
1858

Illustrates the principle of the cantilever, as used in the design for the Forth Railway Bridge

Additional information

Reference
ID89
Image type
Illustration
Published
1858
Author
Collection
Photographic collection
Related keywords
Forth Bridge Forth Railway Bridge Bridges Cantilever Principles Human Baker Scotland

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