A Text-Book of Coal-Mining: For the Use of Colliery Managers and Others

Herbert William Hughes

ISBN 10: 0282406158 / ISBN 13: 9780282406158

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to coal mining, encompassing all aspects from the study of geology to practical mining techniques. The author, an experienced mining engineer, offers valuable insights into the history, classification, and commercial value of coal. The book covers topics such as faults, reversals, joints, and other geological formations encountered in coal mining. It also discusses the principles of mining, including methods of haulage, winding, and ventilation. A chapter on search for coal explores various prospecting techniques, including boring methods and core sampling. The author emphasizes the importance of safety and efficiency in mining operations, providing practical guidance on avoiding accidents and optimizing production. This book is an indispensable resource for mining engineers, geologists, and anyone seeking a thorough understanding of coal mining principles and practices. Its comprehensive coverage and clear explanations make it an invaluable guide for both students and professionals in the field. 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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282406158_0

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A Text-Book of Coal-Mining: For the Use of Colliery Managers and Others
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0282406158
• ISBN-13: 9780282406158
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • General Engineering

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Excerpt from A Text-Book of Coal-Mining: For the Use of Colliery Managers and Others

All the figures elucidating the text have been specially drawn for this work, the majority having been reduced from original working drawings.

In conclusion, I have to express my cordial thanks to the many friends who have rendered valuable help in the preparation of the work. Especially, I am indebted to Mr. B. H. Brough, Assoc. Mr. H. G. Graves, Assoc. And Mr. H. F. Bulman, for important suggestions and able assistance while the volume was passing through the press.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.