Construction of the Victoria Tubular Bridge

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Title
Construction of the Victoria Tubular Bridge
Abstract
The construction of Montreal's Victoria Bridge between 1854 and 1859, the first such bridge to span the St. Lawrence River, was considered one of the engineering wonders of its day. The bridge, constructed by the Grand Trunk Railway, consisted of a wrought-iron tube superstructure, 6,592 feet long, resting on twenty-four stone masonry piers of an innovative design, and was by far the largest bridge construction project undertaken any where in the world to that date. The author assesses the engineering achievement realized in the construction of the bridge, the role played by Canadian contractors, and the economic impact of the bridge on both Montreal and the country.
Publication
Canal History and Technology Proceedings
Pages
5-52
Date
2001
Language
en
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Citation
Passfield, Robert W. “Construction of the Victoria Tubular Bridge.” Canal History and Technology Proceedings (2001): 5–52. http://www.passrob.com/documents/victoria-bridge-web.pdf.
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