The Principles of Waterworks Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. H. T. Tudsbery D. Sc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330477391 ISBN 13: 9781330477397

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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These considerations have led us to neglect the historical aspect of the subject because during many ages, limited mechanical and metallurgical know ledge and an imperfect acquaintance with the laws of hydraulics, prevented the ancients from leaving to us many examples of waterworks which can be prudently copied. It is only by scientific investiga tion of the circumstances of individual cases, that false analogies are avoided between more recent practice and the requirements of works contemplated.

The site of a spring or the presence of a stream, says Professor Prestwich, determined probably the first settlements of savage man; and his civilised descendants have continued until the last few years equally dependent upon like conditions.

In the following pages some knowledge of physi cal laws is assumed, and we endeavour by their aid to set forth the principles of the design of waterworks - illustrating these by examples of recent practice. A comprehensive grasp of the subject will be best afforded by the consideration of its separate elements. Each one of the eight chapters in which we seek to develop an outline of this branch of engineering, comprises a statement of matters which, if not necessarily related to one another, are conveniently grouped together - the several articles being rendered as far as possible independent, but referenced one to another where their subjects naturally touch.

The first chapter treats of the sources of water supply, and of the preliminary considerations in volved in the section of such sources. In the second chapter the measurement of water is intro duced, forming the foundation of what may be termed the science' of waterworks engineering. Collection, in the third chapter, treats of the methods employed in obtaining access to sources of supply, with an account of the appliances used to abstract water therefrom. The fourth, fifth and sixth chapters comprise respectively the storage, purification, and conveyance of water - the last subject embracing the design, construction and use of aqueducts of various kinds. The important ques tions concerning the distribution of water, occupy the seventh chapter; and the book is concluded by a brief statement of some important considerations that affect the maintenance of waterworks.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from The Principles of Waterworks Engineering The art of the Civil Engineer consists, to use the language of Thomas Tredgold, of the "practical application of the most important principles of natural philosophy." Whilst examples of sound engineering practice are within reach of all, the laws that govern it are frequently obscure. An orderly statement of the facts ascertained by experience, will, however, throw light upon the principles involved. It has been our aim to investigate and classify the observations and rules employed, and to trace the steps taken by the engineer in proceeding from the inception to the completion of schemes of water-supply. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

About this edition

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1330477391
• ISBN 13: 9781330477397
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 467