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[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows appearance of bridge, after 168,000 lbs., in addition to the weight of the bridge, had stood on it for nine hours]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows the east end of the bridge after it had been tested]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows the east end of the bridge after it had been tested]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-construction corps loading the bridge for the purpose of testing it]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-construction corps loading the bridge for the purpose of testing it]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows the west end of the bridge, after the experiments had been completed and the vertical boards removed to show the results]

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows the west end of the bridge, after the experiments had been completed and the vertical boards removed to show the results]

Experimental suspension trusses of boards. The board suspension bridge slipped its anchorage without breaking, under a weight of 84,000 pounds, exclusive of its own weight; span 100 feet, versed sine 10 feet

Experimental suspension trusses of boards. The board suspension bridge slipped its anchorage without breaking, under a weight of 84,000 pounds, exclusive of its own weight; span 100 feet, versed sine 10 feet

[Third series of experiments with board trusses-shows appearance of bridge, after 168,000 lbs., in addition to the weight of the bridge, had stood on it for nine hours]

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No. 38 (handwritten) and 2539 (stamped) on mount.

Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Library of Congress).

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01/01/1862
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Russell, Andrew J., photographer
United States. Army. Military Railway Service.
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label_outline Explore Nine Hours, Third Series, United States Army Military Railway Service

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history civil war transportation salted paper prints series third series experiments board trusses shows appearance board trusses shows appearance bridge lbs addition weight hours 1862 19th century lot 9209 andrew j russell united states army military railway service photo print nine hours ultra high resolution high resolution united states history