The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman

Published in the mid-20th century as part of the Smithsonian Institution's Bulletin series, 'The Engineering Contributions of Wendel Bollman' by Robert M. Vogel examines the life and innovations of Wendel Bollman (1814-1884), a self-taught civil engineer. The book details Bollman's development of the Bollman truss, the first iron bridge system for American railroads, and his influential role in 19th-century railroad infrastructure. Vogel chronicles Bollman's early career with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, highlighting key projects and the challenges he faced, thereby illustrating his lasting impact on modern structural engineering.