Isbn: 9781025936666 - railroad location and construction: railroad location, trestles, trackwork, railroad buildings and miscellaneous, structures, introduction to construction drawing, construction drawing (3 Ergebnisse)

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Railroad Location and Construction' is a comprehensive technical manual detailing the essential engineering and logistical processes behind the development of early 20th-century railway systems. Developed by the I.C.S. Staff and E.E.R. Tratman, this work provides a rigorous examination of the structural foundations that supported the expansion of the rail network.The text covers a wide array of specialized topics, including the precise surveying required for effective railroad location, the design and assembly of trestles, and the complexities of trackwork. Beyond the tracks, the book offers insights into the planning and design of various railroad buildings and miscellaneous structures vital to operational efficiency. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to the art of construction drawing, providing both an introduction to the fundamentals and practical applications of technical drafting for large-scale projects. Focusing on the practical application of civil engineering principles, this work stands as a vital resource for understanding the mechanical and architectural standards of historical transport infrastructure. It serves as an invaluable reference for historians of technology, civil engineers, and those interested in the rigorous technical requirements that defined the golden age of rail.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…