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Railroad Construction (1913)

Railroad Construction (1913)

Crandall, Charles Lee
Barnes, Fred Asa

Paperback

Transportation GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral Architecture

ISBN10: 1163947725
ISBN13: 9781163947722
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Railroad Construction is a comprehensive guidebook written by Charles Lee Crandall in 1913. The book provides a detailed overview of the construction process of railroads, from the initial planning stages to the final construction and maintenance. The author begins by discussing the importance of railroads in modern society and their impact on economic growth. He then delves into the technical aspects of railroad construction, including surveying, grading, track laying, and bridge building. Crandall provides detailed explanations of the different types of railroads, such as narrow gauge and standard gauge, and the various materials used in their construction, including steel, wood, and concrete. He also covers the equipment and machinery used in construction, such as locomotives, cranes, and steam shovels. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the construction process and understand the technical details. Additionally, Crandall provides practical advice on managing a railroad construction project, including tips on budgeting, scheduling, and labor management. Overall, Railroad Construction is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and technical aspects of railroad construction. It provides a comprehensive overview of the construction process and offers practical advice for those involved in managing a railroad construction project.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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