American Civil Engineer. Developed the first scientifically based rules for bridge construction. Born: 1804 Died: 1888
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- America's Railroads and Skyscrapers Indebted to Civil Engineer Squire Whipple Essay on Whipple's development of the first scientifically based rules for bridge construction.
- An Elementary and Practical Treatise on Bridge Building Full text of Whipple's book published in 1873. From the University of Michigan Library.
- Bridge-Building Facsimile of Whipple's 1847 essays which include original plans and practical details for iron and wooden bridges. Also available in text and tiff formats.