Repurposing Industrial Railroad Bridges: Linking the Past to the Present

Repurposing Industrial Railroad Bridges: Linking the Past to the Present

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Main Author: Carver, Kathleen C.
Language:English
Published: Youngstown State University / OhioLINK 2014
Subjects:
History
bridges
industrial
railroad
metal truss bridge
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403195362
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ysu14031953622021-08-03T06:25:18Z Repurposing Industrial Railroad Bridges: Linking the Past to the Present Carver, Kathleen C. History bridges industrial railroad metal truss bridge Three industrial railroad bridges serve as case studies that demonstrate the challenge for adaptive reuse in rust belt communities in the United States. The legacy of an industrial railroad bridge is far reaching beyond the role that it played in the development of its surrounding communities and industry. These bridges are extant artifacts of progress. Through the lens of history, economics, and adaptive reuse, this thesis reveals the significance of preservation of industrial railroad bridges. One of the most outstanding examples of an industrial heritage resource that illustrates the connection between steel, railroads and innovative bridge construction is the creation of a hot metal bridge. The hot metal bridge owns a specific place in industrial history, distinguished more by purpose than by design. Often these bridges are designed and built for very heavy loads, making the bridge an ideal candidate for adaptive reuse. Identifying and rehabilitating historic bridges is inevitably a difficult endeavor. The challenge of rehabilitating an industrial railroad bridge presents difficult obstacles and demands innovative solutions. 2014-06-19 English text Youngstown State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403195362 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1403195362 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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bridges
industrial
railroad
metal truss bridge
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bridges
industrial
railroad
metal truss bridge
Carver, Kathleen C.
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