ISBN: 9781333427313 - appendix to railway practice: containing a copious abstract of the whole of the evidence given upon the london and birmingham, and great western ... with marginal notes (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 delves into the historical development of railway systems in Great Britain, with a specific focus on the parliamentary proceedings and engineering evidence presented during the London and Birmingham Railway Bill hearings of 1832. The author expertly curates and analyzes the testimonies of prominent civil engineers of the era, such as Robert Stephenson, George Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, offering readers a unique window into the technical and logistical challenges faced during the early stages of railway construction. The book explores various themes, including the complexities of land acquisition, the intricacies of tunnel and bridge design, and the evolving understanding of locomotive technology. The debates surrounding optimal railway gradients, the suitability of different construction materials, and the economic viability of large-scale infrastructure projects are brought to life through the voices of these pioneering engineers. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the birth of the railway age, shedding light on the ingenuity, foresight, and determination that laid the foundation for modern transportation networks. By examining the past, it illuminates the challenges and triumphs that continue to shape our present-day infrastructure and engineering endeavors. 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.…