Tunnel shields and the use of compressed air in subaqueous works,
by William Charles Copperthwaite ... With 260 illustrations and diagrams.

Description

Main Author

Copperthwaite, W. C. (William Charles)

Language(s)

English

Published

New York, Van Nostrand Co., 1906.

Subjects

Greathead, James Henry, > Greathead, James Henry, / 1844-1896.
Tunneling.

Note

Appendix: A. A chronological list of events connected with tunnelling by means of a shield or of compressed air. B. Some English patents relating to tunnelling with shield and compressed air, 1818 to 1904.
"Greathead, and the introduction of shield work in recent years."--Chapter I.

Physical Description

xv, 389, [1] p. incl. front. (port.) illus., diagrs. fold. pl. 30 cm.

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