Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works
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| Author | Newman, John |
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| Title | Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works" by John Newman is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. The work is centered around detailing various cunning tricks and techniques used by sub-contractors and workmen to execute public works projects more cheaply and efficiently, often through dubious means. The author shares anecdotes and insights drawn from his extensive experience in civil engineering, with a particular emphasis on the ethical complexities of manipulating design and execution for additional profit. The opening portion introduces a conversation between an experienced contractor and his partner as they reminisce about old times and the crafty methods they've employed on past projects. The dialogue sets a casual tone while highlighting the underlying tension between professional integrity and the lure of short-cuts in engineering practices. It serves as a prelude to more technical discussions about construction techniques, specifically focused on piles—such as screw piles, timber piles, and their advantages and challenges—hinting at the blend of practical knowledge with ethical contemplation that will characteristically continue throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TA: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering |
| Subject | Fraud |
| Subject | Building -- Estimates |
| Subject | Construction industry -- Corrupt practices |
| Subject | Public works -- Finance |
| Subject | Bridges -- Design and construction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34942 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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