9781330170762 - Civil Engineering and Public Works (Classic Reprint) di Blake, William Phipps (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book comprehensively details progress in engineering and public works during the mid-19th century. It serves as a record of technological advancements across Europe and the United States. The book is a compilation of reports by experts in each field who surveyed the state of the art at the time with a special focus on newly built structures and groundbreaking techniques in France. The book is broad in scope, including an introduction to new materials like concrete, reinforced steel, and asphalt, as well as detailed plans and studies of notable public works projects including bridges, canals, dams, and tunnels. The detailed illustrations, photos, and diagrams aid in the understanding of each subject. The book provides a snapshot of innovative technology of the time, which would shape the way we build and live in the years to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.