Isbn: 9781332031085 - the reclamation of land from tidal water: a handbook for engineers landed proprietors, and others interested in works of reclamation (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 manual compiles historical methods and recent advances for reclaiming land from tidal waters, presenting them in a practical format for landowners, engineers, and other parties interested in the subject. The book begins by describing the variables that most impact the success of a reclamation project, including site selection, soil testing, and drainage mechanisms. It then reviews the materials used in embankment construction and outlines construction techniques, before moving on to the topics of maintaining, repairing, and farming reclaimed land. The author concludes by reviewing relevant aspects of the law for those considering starting a reclamation project. 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.…