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Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872)

Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872)

Mowbray, George M.

Hardcover

Letters & EssaysTechnology & Engineering20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 054891155X
ISBN13: 9780548911556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872) is a book written by George M. Mowbray. The book is a detailed account of the use of tri-nitro-glycerin, also known as nitroglycerin, in the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel and for submarine blasting. The book provides a historical account of the use of nitroglycerin in the construction industry and its impact on engineering practices. The author describes the challenges faced by the engineers during the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, which was one of the longest tunnels in the world at the time. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the techniques used for handling and transporting nitroglycerin, as well as the safety precautions that were taken to prevent accidents. The author also discusses the use of nitroglycerin for submarine blasting, which was a relatively new technique at the time. Overall, Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872) is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the use of nitroglycerin in the construction industry during the 19th century.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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