Buck Leffert (20 results)
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Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.BargainBookStores
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Report on the Renewal of the Niagara Suspension Bridge [microform]. Book.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of 19th-century engineering, offering a meticulous and insightful account of the reinforcement and renovation of the iconic Niagara Railroad Suspension Bridge. Constructed in 1855, this marvel of engineering faced concerns regarding its stabi…lity and safety. The author, a prominent engineer involved in the project, provides a comprehensive report on the bridge's condition, detailing the challenges and solutions implemented to ensure its continued functionality. The narrative unfolds with a historical overview of the bridge's construction, highlighting the initial skepticism surrounding its feasibility. The author meticulously describes the bridge's structural components, including the cables, anchorage, and suspended superstructure, emphasizing the innovative techniques employed during its creation. The book then shifts its focus to the identification of weaknesses in the original design, particularly the corrosion of cables and the limitations of the anchor chains. The author's expertise shines as they elucidate the intricate process of reinforcing the anchorage and replacing the suspended superstructure with iron. Readers are taken on a journey through the meticulous planning, material selection, and execution of the project, gaining a profound understanding of the engineering principles and practical considerations involved. The book concludes by emphasizing the successful completion of the renovations, ensuring the bridge's enduring legacy as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. 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.
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Seller: moluna, Greven, , Germanymoluna
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Condition: New. KlappentextReport On The Construction Of The Steel Arch Bridge: Replacing The Niagara Railway Suspension Bridge (1899) is a detailed account of the construction of the famous Niagara Falls bridge. The book is written by Leffert L. Buck, .
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Report On The Construction Of The Steel Arch Bridge: Replacing The Niagara Railway Suspension Bridge (1899) is a detailed account of the construction of the famous Niagara Falls bridge. The book is written by Leffert L. Buck, a prominent engineer of his time who was responsible for designin…g and building many important bridges across the United States. The book starts with an overview of the old Niagara Railway Suspension Bridge, which was built in 1855 and had become outdated and unsafe. Buck then describes the planning and construction of the new steel arch bridge, which was completed in 1897 and still stands today as a testament to the engineering marvels of the late 19th century.The book goes into great detail about the design and construction of the bridge, including the materials used, the engineering challenges faced, and the methods used to overcome them. Buck also discusses the various tests and inspections that were conducted to ensure the safety and stability of the bridge.Throughout the book, Buck provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the construction process and the finished bridge. He also includes technical drawings and calculations to demonstrate the engineering principles involved in the design and construction of the bridge.Overall, Report On The Construction Of The Steel Arch Bridge: Replacing The Niagara Railway Suspension Bridge (1899) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and bridge-building, as well as the history of Niagara Falls and its surrounding area.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.
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Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
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Condition: VG. London 1901. Octavo, pp. 51-146 plus 4 foldout plates and 7 woodcuts in text and discussion correspondence relating to the articles, removed from the Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Vol. CXLIV and rebound in later wraps. Technical. VG.
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 77. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1881 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 77.
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1894 edition.… NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 12 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, , United KingdomTHE SAINT BOOKSTORE
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Report On The Construction Of The Steel Arch Bridge, Replacing the Niagara Railway Suspension Bridge
Published by Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, NY 1899
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- First Edition
Seller: Alphabet Bookshop (ABAC/ILAB), Port Colborne, ON, CanadaAlphabet Bookshop (ABAC/ILAB)
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Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. - [ 125 to page 177 ] - offprint rom the periodical Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers - illustrated with 10 plates, one folding, woodcuts, charts and engineering drawings, complete with Buck's mathematical calculations - one of the greatest of 19th centur…y bridge designs here told by it's Chief Engineer - scarce, OCLC Worldcat. showing 1 copy - this copy was once owned by an unnamed Engineer of some sort as there are a few annotations and sketxches here & there concerning the construction, mostly weight ( they calculate 3,500 tons at 39 cents per pound, etc. ) - seems to be a coherent interest - o/w a near fine copy - please be aware of recent inexpensive reprints, lacking the photos and folding plates. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1881 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 71 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 71 Language: English.
Published by [New York]: 1899. 1899
Seller: D & E LAKE LTD. (ABAC/ILAB), Toronto, ON, CanadaD & E LAKE LTD. (ABAC/ILAB)
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8vo. pp. [125]-177. 10 plates (1 folding). text illus. (some full-page). original printed wrs. Offprint from the Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded…spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 67, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 67.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1881. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 77, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 77 77.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTI…PLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1881] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 67, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 67.
