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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in RearAdmiral Ammen's Pamphlet Entitled Classic Reprint
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Allowable Pressures on Deep Foundations (Classic Reprint)
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An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in Rear-Admiral Ammen's Pamphlet Entitled (Classic Reprint)
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Allowable Pressures on Deep Foundations (Classic Reprint)
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A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River (Hardback or Cased Book)
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 10/27/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016684797 ISBN 13: 9781016684798
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The Interoceanic Problem, and Its Scientific Solution: An Address Before the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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The Interoceanic Problem, and Its Scientific Solution: An Address Before the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River
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A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River
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A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the history of water-based transportation in the Great Lakes region of North America, from the early days of exploration and fur trading to the construction of canals and the development of modern shipping. Highlighting the increasing demand for a water-based trade route between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic seaboard, the author traces the efforts and technological advancements made to improve and enlarge existing channels and construct new ones, including the St. Marys Falls Canal, Welland Canal, Erie Canal, and others. The book draws on various sources, such as government reports, historical documents, and interviews with experts, to provide a comprehensive account of the challenges and triumphs in developing a vital transportation network for the region. Through detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, this book illuminates the intertwining relationship between technological innovation, economic growth, and the crucial role of waterways in shaping the history and development of the Great Lakes region. 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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This absorbing read explores the relative merits of the Nicaragua Canal and the Eads Ship Railway, two ambitious projects vying for support and investment in the 19th century. The author deploys scientific assessments and technical data to comprehensively examine the two proposals. The book delves into the manyfaceted aspects of each project, considering engineering feasibility, costs, and potential impact on global trade and transportation. The author also scrutinizes Admiral Ammen's criticisms of the Ship Railway, providing evidence to counter claims of impracticability and excessive expense. This meticulously researched and engagingly written book offers an in-depth analysis of two major infrastructure projects that sought to revolutionize interoceanic travel, shedding light on the complexities of engineering, finance, and political intrigue involved in such endeavors. 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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the allowable pressure that can be applied to foundations for structures constructed on riverbeds, considering various materials such as sand, clay, and rock. The author analyzes data from several case studies to determine safe pressure limits for different types of foundations, including piers, walls, and caissons. The book also explores the role of frictional resistance in foundation stability. By presenting a comprehensive analysis of pressure distribution and frictional forces, this book provides valuable insights for engineers and constructors designing stable and durable foundations for structures built on riverbeds. 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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The Interoceanic Problem, And Its Scientific Solution: An Address Before The American Association For The Advancement Of Science
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2015
ISBN 10: 1343319684 ISBN 13: 9781343319684
Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Canals and Railroads, Ship Canals & Ship Railways | Elmer Lawrence Corthell | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Antigonos Verlag | EAN 9783563918418 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in Rear-Admiral Ammen's Pamphlet | Entitled | Elmer Lawrence Corthell | Taschenbuch | 56 S. | Englisch | 2018 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337523282 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The interoceanic problem and its scientific solution | An address before the American Association for the Advancement of Science | Elmer Lawrence Corthell | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2022 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348071826 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.
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Allowable Pressure On Deep Foundations
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2015
ISBN 10: 1340584484 ISBN 13: 9781340584481
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the origi.
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The Atlantic & Pacific Ship-Railway Across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in Mexico: Considered Commercially, Politically & Constructively
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1356786979 ISBN 13: 9781356786978
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.
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An Exposition of the Errors and Fallacies in Rear-Admiral Ammen\ s Pamphlet: Entitled The Certainty of the Nicaragua Canal Contrasted With the Uncertai
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1357056257 ISBN 13: 9781357056254
Gebunden. Condition: New.
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Argentine: Past, Present and Future
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1016310323 ISBN 13: 9781016310321
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
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Improvement of the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Remarks of the Eighth Annual Convention, June 15, 1876. [American Society of Civil Engineers]
Language: English
Published by [American Society of Civil Engineers], New York, 1876
Seller: Kaaterskill Books, ABAA/ILAB, East Jewett, NY, U.S.A.
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Paper wrappers. 12 pp. + [2] folding diagrams. Illus. with b/w diagrams. 8vo. Contains two charts: (1) Profile of South Pass from East Point Across the bar showing Progress of Scour effected by the Jetties, 24 x 9 inches, (2) Four cross sections at various heights. 20 x 9 inches. Elmer Lawrence Corthell (1840-1916), a civil engineer, was active as a consulting engineer on railway, bridge, hydroelectric, irrigation, jetty, levee, and other projects in the U.S., Latin America and Europe. He had an office in New York City from the 1870s until 1916. He was the author of A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Scarce: OCLC shows only one copy though without naming the institution. OCLC: 36241986 Removed from a larger volume, spine shellacked, else a very good copy, author's compliments tipped into title, contents and diagrams lightly soiled, faint fold.
