Manual Of Railway Engineering
For The Field And Office (1874)
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The Manual of Railway Engineering: For the Field and Office, written by Charles Philip Cotton, is a comprehensive guide to the construction and maintenance of railways. Originally published in 1874, the book covers a wide range of topics related to railway engineering, including surveying, earthwork, track laying, bridges, tunnels, signals, and rolling stock.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the practical aspects of railway engineering in the field. This includes detailed instructions on surveying, leveling, and earthwork, as well as information on track layin...
The Manual of Railway Engineering: For the Field and Office, written by Charles Philip Cotton, is a comprehensive guide to the construction and maintenance of railways. Originally published in 1874, the book covers a wide range of topics related to railway engineering, including surveying, earthwork, track laying, bridges, tunnels, signals, and rolling stock.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the practical aspects of railway engineering in the field. This includes detailed instructions on surveying, leveling, and earthwork, as well as information on track laying, ballasting, and drainage. The second part of the book is geared towards the office, and covers topics such as the design and construction of bridges and tunnels, the installation of signals and telegraph systems, and the maintenance of rolling stock.Throughout the book, Cotton provides clear and concise explanations of complex engineering concepts, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced railway engineers. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams, which help to clarify the various engineering techniques and procedures.Overall, the Manual of Railway Engineering: For the Field and Office is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the early days of railway engineering. It remains a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of railways.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
