Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept.…

"Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept.…" is a scientific publication edited by the American Society of Civil Engineers, published in 1910. This volume contains a compilation of technical papers that primarily focus on various engineering projects linked to the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It reflects the interests of the early 20th century in infrastructure development and civil engineering advancements. The book features detailed accounts authored by prominent engineers on different aspects of the New York Tunnel and related infrastructure, including the North and East River divisions, various tunneling techniques, and the operational methodologies adopted in these projects. Each paper presents technical drawings, profiles, and construction methods that were groundbreaking at the time. Additionally, the volume includes memos on deceased members of the engineering community, preserving their legacies and contributions to civil engineering. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding early 20th-century civil engineering practices associated with major transportation infrastructures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Title Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910, Start/End Papers
The New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class TA: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Subject Civil engineering -- Periodicals
Subject Railroad tunnels -- Design and construction
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eBook-No. 43055
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Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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