The principles of bridges By Charles Hutton The principles of bridges: containing the mathematical demonstrations of the properties of the arches, the thickness of the piers, the force of the water against them, &c. By Cha. Hutton, . Hutton was born on Percy Street in Newcastle-on-Tyne 1] in the north of England, 2] the son of a superintendent of mines, who died when he was still very young. 3] He was educated at a school at Jesmond, kept by Mr Ivison, an Anglican clergyman. There is reason to believe, on the evidence of two pay-bills, that for a short time in 1755 and 1756 Hutton worked in the colliery at Old Long Benton. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.

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