This book, first published in 1880, has been the definitive instructional guide for railroad engineers. It was written as the railroad system exploded, and the need for a new approach to the teaching of engineers became apparent. The author, a railroad locating engineer, provides instruction for railroad engineers and students on how to conduct field work, topography, earthwork calculations, and more, in the construction of railroads. The book covers a broad range of topics including reconnaissance, preliminary surveys, and calculations for grades and curves with formulas and observations from the author's years of experience. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of railroad engineering or seeking to learn the fundamentals of railroad construction.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1880, has been the definitive instructional guide for railroad engineers. It was written as the railroad system exploded, and the need for a new approach to the teaching of engineers became apparent. The author, a railroad locating engineer, provides instruction for railroad engineers and students on how to conduct field work, topography, earthwork calculations, and more, in the construction of railroads. The book covers a broad range of topics including reconnaissance, preliminary surveys, and calculations for grades and curves with formulas and observations from the author's years of experience. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of railroad engineering or seeking to learn the fundamentals of railroad construction. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282686154_0
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