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Modern Tunnel Practice: Illustrated by Examples Taken From Actual Recent Work in the United States and in Foreign Countries (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book is an extensive guide to modern tunneling practices. At the time of publication, the author was the Chief Engineer of the Great Northern Railway. In this account, Stevens details the construction of the Cascade Tunnel, offering insight into the challenges of tunneling in the late 19th century. The construction of the Cascade Tunnel is placed in context against the author's broader experiences and observations of tunnels, both domestic and international. The author describes the machinery, methods, and explosives used to bore through mountains for rail and civil engineering projects and reflects on the difficulties and accidents that he and his fellow engineers encountered in the course of their work. This detailed guide includes illustrations, photographs, and explanatory diagrams.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive guide to modern tunneling practices. At the time of publication, the author was the Chief Engineer of the Great Northern Railway. In this account, Stevens details the construction of the Cascade Tunnel, offering insight into the challenges of tunneling in the late 19th century. The construction of the Cascade Tunnel is placed in context against the author's broader experiences and observations of tunnels, both domestic and international. The author describes the machinery, methods, and explosives used to bore through mountains for rail and civil engineering projects and reflects on the difficulties and accidents that he and his fellow engineers encountered in the course of their work. This detailed guide includes illustrations, photographs, and explanatory diagrams. 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 # 9781332336517_0
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