9780282917180 - Water Supply: The Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells; With Geological Considerations and Examples of Wells Executed (Classic Reprint) von Spon, Ernest (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the practical considerations of constructing wells, specifically the techniques used for sinking and boring them. It begins by discussing geological factors that affect well construction, such as the type of soil or rock, the presence of water-bearing strata, and the depth and slope of the well. The author then describes the various methods used to sink wells, including underpinning, drum curbs, and blasting. They also cover the methods used to bore wells, such as using hand jumpers and drills, and the use of explosives. The book concludes with a discussion of how to increase the yield of wells by driving tunnels or headings from the bottom of the well into the surrounding water-bearing stratum. 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. print-on-demand item.