Box 171

Scope and Contents Kemp developed methods for analyzing the structure of truss bridges and analyzed West Virginia covered bridges and New York bridges through a mix of computer software and handwritten measurements. The box includes lists of calculations and measurements, engineering drawings, correspondence, facsimile book excerpts, and handwritten reports. Subjects include bridge arches, the Fink truss, the Bollman truss and engineer John Remington. The following bridges appear multiple times: Meem’s Bottom,...