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The revision of this edition has been extensive. Few pages dealing with curves have escaped some change. In consider able part it has been a matter of refining or clearing up points shown by teaching to admit of improvement. A considerable amount of new material has been added and a few less impor tant problems omitted by rearrangement, and condensation in places, the size of the book has not been appreciably increased. The chapter on Turnouts has been almost completely rewritten railroad practice in Turnouts has progressed materially in late years and complete revision of this chapter seemed advisable. The chapter on Connecting Tracks and Crossings has been ma terially extended. The chapter on Spirals has largely been rewritten and adapted to the use of the Spiral of the American Railway Engineering Association, the merits of which appeal to the author aside from the official sanction which establishes it as standard. A few, but not many, important changes have been made in the chapters on Earthwork.
It is still true that while this text was prepared primarily for students, nevertheless this book has proved to be well adapted to the requirements of the practicing railroad engineer or other engineer who has to deal with curves or with earthwork computation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth exploration of railroad curves and earthwork, guiding readers through the complexities of these essential elements of railroad construction. The author presents an organized approach, beginning with reconnaissance surveys and gradually progressing to the intricacies of simple, compound, reversed, and spiral curves. The book delves into the practical aspects of railroad engineering, such as calculating degree of curve, radius, tangent distance, and earthwork computations. It emphasizes techniques for staking out curves with precision, navigating obstacles, and ensuring smooth transitions between curves and tangents. The author also covers the critical topic of spiral easements, which enhance safety and passenger comfort by reducing lateral forces on trains entering or exiting curves. Through a blend of theoretical explanations and practical examples, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of railroad curves and earthwork principles. Its detailed insights are invaluable for engineers, students, and professionals involved in designing, constructing, and maintaining railroads. 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 # 9781330451632_0
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