The Field Engineer : A Handy Book Of Practice In The Survey, Location And Track-Work Of Railroads (1882)
Overview
The Field Engineer: A Handy Book Of Practice In The Survey, Location And Track-Work Of Railroads (1882) is a comprehensive guidebook written by William F. Shunk. This book is designed to provide practical knowledge and guidance to field engineers who are involved in the survey, location, and track-work of railroads. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of surveying, the use of instruments, the calculation of curves, the laying out of track, and the construction of bridges and tunnels. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to prepare and interpret maps, profiles, and cross-sections. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and examples to help readers understand the concepts and techniques presented. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the field of railway engineering, from beginners to experienced professionals.Containing A Large Collection Of Rules And Tables, Original And Selected, Applicable To Both The Standard And The Narrow Gauge, And Prepared With Special Reference To The Wants Of The Young Engineer.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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- ISBN-13: 9781164032922
- ISBN-10: 1164032925
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.72 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 344
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