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Tracts on vaults and bridges : containing observations on the various forms of vaults; on the taking down and rebuilding London Bridge : and on the principles of arches: illustrated by extensive tables of bridges : also containing the principles of pendent bridges, with reference to the properties of the catenary, applied to the Menai Bridge : and a theoretical investigation of the catenary / Samuel Ware
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proportioning its thickness to a state of restat a curve, where the tension at the pointsof suspension is a minimum ; and, second-ly, by varying its form when moved, to re-sist the force of the mover with a like eco-nomy of strength.

The following table comprehends themost comprehensive account of bridges bysuspension, which, from a reference to manyvolumes, could be obtained.