The Bleichert System Of Wire Rope Tramways: With Special Reference To The Patent Locked-Coil Track Cable And The Webber Patent Automatic Grip (1902)

The Bleichert System of Wire Rope Tramways is a book written by William Hewitt in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Bleichert System of Wire Rope Tramways, with a special focus on the patent locked-coil track cable and the Webber patent automatic grip. The book delves into the technical aspects of the system, including the design and construction of the tramways, the materials used, and the mechanics of the track cable and grip. The author also includes a historical background of the Bleichert Company and its contributions to the field of wire rope tramways. The book is a valuable resource for engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the history and development of transportation systems.Also Includes Cable Hoist-Conveyors; The Application Of Wire Rope To Haulage, Shafts And Inclined Planes; And Effect Of Bending Upon Wire Rope And Its Application To The Transmission Of Power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

William Hewitt is professor of history at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the author of a number of articles on Native Americans and the West.