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This paper gives a general description of the superstructure of the George Washington Bridge and an excerpt of the design specifications which contain certain unusual provisions. It covers in particular a detailed description of the design of the cables and floor system. It also records the weight of the structure as built to date (1932) and of the future additions as planned, and the principal quantities of the materials in the main bridge.
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Dana et al. (1933) studied this question.
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