The Improvement of Rivers, Vol. 2 of 2: A Treatise on the Methods Employed for Improving Streams for Open Navigation, and for Navigation by Means of Locks and Dams (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

B. F. Thomas

 
9781332321292: The Improvement of Rivers, Vol. 2 of 2: A Treatise on the Methods Employed for Improving Streams for Open Navigation, and for Navigation by Means of Locks and Dams (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of locks and dams for river improvement. The author, an experienced engineer, covers a wide range of topics, from the selection of appropriate locations and determination of the size and type of structure, to the construction and maintenance of these essential components of inland waterways. The book also places the subject within the context of the historical development of river navigation and discusses the role of locks and dams in the broader context of water resources management. The author provides in-depth analysis of the technical and engineering challenges involved and elucidates the principles underlying their design and construction. This book will be an invaluable resource for engineers, planners, and anyone with an interest in the improvement and maintenance of inland waterways.

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9780265280362: The Improvement of Rivers, Vol. 2 of 2: A Treatise on the Methods Employed for Improving Streams for Open Navigation, and for Navigation by Means of Locks and Dams (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0265280362 ISBN 13:  9780265280362
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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