ISBN: 9781330383018 - on the battle front of engineering (classic reprint) (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 is an exciting anthology of engineering feats, told through captivating true stories of dams, bridges, and tunnels. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the author, a civil engineer, describes an era when America was locked in a determined battle against the elements to conquer its wild landscape. The construction of these monumental structures was fraught with danger, and the stories illustrate the audacious and often life-threatening challenges engineers faced on a daily basis. Some of the endeavors succeeded, while others resulted in spectacular failures. This book highlights the daring and determination of these unsung heroes, who pushed the boundaries of engineering technology to reshape the nation's infrastructure, and whose work continues to impact our lives today. 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.…