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100	1		_aVose, George L. _q(George Leonard), _d1831-1910
245	1	0	_aBridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-10-09
508			_aProduced by KarenD and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Bridge Disasters in America: The Cause and the Remedy" by George L. Vose is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the frequent disasters caused by the failure of bridges in the United States, analyzing their causes and proposing remedies to improve safety. Through various case studies, Vose emphasizes the importance of proper inspection and engineering standards to prevent fatal accidents. In this extensive examination, Vose details numerous prominent bridge failures, such as the Dixon, Ashtabula, and Tariffville disasters, bolstering his arguments with statistical evidence and expert opinions. He argues that most bridge failures stem from poor construction, lack of adequate inspections, and the negligence of public officials and railroad companies. The author calls for systematic changes in the inspection process and accountability measures for those responsible for maintaining public safety. Ultimately, Vose advocates for a more enlightened public discourse on bridge safety to foster legislative reforms that prioritize human life and structural integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBridges -- Accidents
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30223
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