Civil Engineering Types and Devices: A Classified and Illustrated Index of Plant, Constructions, Machines, Materials, Means and Methods Adopted and in Use in Civil Engineering Works of Every Class (Cl - Hardcover

T. W. Barber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260277894 ISBN 13: 9780260277893

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a complete, illustrated index of civil engineering types and devices used in real projects.

This comprehensive reference gathers foundations, masonry, drainage, motive power, railways, bridges, roofs, and concrete methods in one illustrated volume. It’s designed for engineers, draftsmen, students, builders, and contractors seeking practical guidance and ready-to-use references.

What you’ll find inside helps readers recognize common forms and configurations, with clear illustrations and short descriptions that show how each piece fits into a project.

• Foundations and piles, caissons, and shore-ups used in varying ground conditions.
• Masonry and brickwork techniques, including joints, bonds, and coping details.
• Drainage systems, from land drains to sewers and inspection chambers.
• Railways, signaling, stations, tunnels, and opening bridges with era‑specific layouts.
• Roofs and concrete structures, including reinforced concrete forms and pile reinforcement.

Ideal for readers of technical reference works and practitioners who value practical, finished diagrams and explanations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260277894
• ISBN 13: 9780260277893
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260