Isbn: 9781334187766 - report on british standard special trackwork for tramways (classic reprint) (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 delves into the technical specifications and standards for special trackwork used in tramways, offering a valuable historical snapshot of early 20th-century engineering practices. The author, writing in 1919, sought to address the confusion surrounding nomenclature and measurement practices for this type of infrastructure. The book goes beyond simple definitions, providing detailed tables and diagrams that illustrate various types of track layouts, including crossings, switches, turnouts, and curves. These practical illustrations offer a glimpse into the technical complexities and design considerations that shaped early tramways. The book also highlights the importance of standardization in engineering, a theme that resonated deeply with the burgeoning industrial world of the era. The author's efforts to clarify and codify these practices reveal the crucial role that standardization played in the advancement of transportation infrastructure during this period. This book serves as a valuable historical document, showcasing the evolution of engineering standards and offering a unique window into the technical world of tramways in the early 20th century. 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.…