02341cam a22003133u 4500 33912 UtSlPG 20260610133755.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 T Vogel, Robert M. The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-20 Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman" by Robert M. Vogel is a historical account published as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Bulletin series in the mid-20th century. The book primarily explores the life and significant innovations of Wendel Bollman, a self-taught civil engineer known for developing the Bollman truss, the first system utilizing iron as the principal material in bridge construction for American railroads. The work details the transformative impact of Bollman's contributions during the burgeoning era of railroad development in the 19th century. In this detailed examination, Vogel chronicles Bollman's early career and his rise within the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, elucidating the technical aspects and challenges he faced while pioneering iron bridge construction. The book discusses notable projects, including the first all-iron Bollman truss built in 1850 and its applications in various locations, significantly enhancing the efficiency and safety of railroad infrastructure. Through comprehensive analysis, Vogel not only highlights Bollman's key achievements but also places his work within the broader context of 19th-century engineering practices, illustrating his lasting influence on modern structural engineering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bollman, W. (Wendel), 1814-1884 Iron and steel bridges -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33912 74758 74758