Washington Roebling: The Man Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge

Chief Engineer: Washington Roebling, The Man Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge

by Erica Wagner

4.6 out of 5

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Washington Roebling was a brilliant engineer who overcame tremendous odds to complete one of the most iconic structures in the world: the Brooklyn Bridge.

Roebling was born in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, in 1837. His father, John Roebling, was a renowned engineer who had designed and built numerous suspension bridges, including the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge. Roebling followed in his father's footsteps, graduating from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in civil engineering.

After graduating, Roebling worked with his father on the construction of the Cincinnati-Covington Suspension Bridge. In 1869, he was appointed chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge project.

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge was a monumental undertaking. The bridge was to be the longest suspension bridge in the world, and it was to be built across the East River, one of the busiest waterways in the world.

Roebling faced numerous challenges during the construction of the bridge. The East River was deep and treacherous, and the currents were strong. The bridge's towers were to be built on caissons, which were sunk into the riverbed. The caissons were constantly under attack from the river's currents, and several workers were killed during the construction of the towers.

In 1872, Roebling was injured in a diving accident, and he was paralyzed from the waist down. Despite his injuries, Roebling continued to oversee the construction of the bridge from his home in Brooklyn. He directed the work through his wife, Emily Warren Roebling, who became the first woman to work as a civil engineer.

The Brooklyn Bridge was finally completed in 1883, and it was an immediate success. The bridge was a marvel of engineering, and it quickly became one of the most iconic structures in the world.

Roebling's story is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and perseverance. Despite the challenges he faced, Roebling never gave up on his dream of building the Brooklyn Bridge. His legacy lives on in the bridge that he built, which continues to serve as a symbol of the indomitable human spirit.

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Chief Engineer: Washington Roebling, The Man Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge

by Erica Wagner

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	89922 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	385 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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