Field-Book for Railroad Engineers: Containing Formula for Laying Out Curves, Determining Frog Angles, Levelling, Calculating Earth-Work, Etc., Etc., ... Logarithms, Logarithmic and Natural Si - Softcover

John Benjamin Henck

 
9780282706111: Field-Book for Railroad Engineers: Containing Formula for Laying Out Curves, Determining Frog Angles, Levelling, Calculating Earth-Work, Etc., Etc., ... Logarithms, Logarithmic and Natural Si

Synopsis

This book presents formulae and methods for solving problems in railroad engineering, such as laying out curves, measuring angles, leveling, calculating earthwork, and more. It also includes tables of radii, ordinates, deflections, long chords, logarithms, and trigonometric functions. The author sought to provide a convenient and comprehensive reference for engineers in the field, and the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in railroad engineering. It combines practical expertise with theoretical knowledge, offering a blend of traditional methods and original insights that continue to inform the field today.

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