Railway Tunneling In Heavy Ground (1879)
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Railway Tunneling In Heavy Ground is a book written by Charles F. Gripper in 1879, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges involved in constructing railway tunnels in difficult and heavy ground conditions. The book covers various aspects of tunneling, including the selection of suitable sites, the design and construction of tunnels, and the use of different techniques and machinery to overcome the difficulties encountered in heavy ground.Gripper's book is based on his extensive experience as a civil engineer and tunneling contractor, and it is considered a classic in the fiel...
Railway Tunneling In Heavy Ground is a book written by Charles F. Gripper in 1879, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges involved in constructing railway tunnels in difficult and heavy ground conditions. The book covers various aspects of tunneling, including the selection of suitable sites, the design and construction of tunnels, and the use of different techniques and machinery to overcome the difficulties encountered in heavy ground.Gripper's book is based on his extensive experience as a civil engineer and tunneling contractor, and it is considered a classic in the field of tunneling engineering. The book includes detailed descriptions of various tunneling projects undertaken in different parts of the world, including the construction of the London Underground and the Mont Cenis Tunnel in the Alps.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of tunneling in heavy ground. The first chapter provides an overview of the challenges involved in tunneling, while the second chapter focuses on the geology of the ground and its impact on tunneling. The third chapter covers the selection of suitable sites for tunneling, while the fourth chapter deals with the design and construction of tunnels.The fifth chapter discusses the use of different techniques and machinery for tunneling, including the use of compressed air and the use of explosives. The sixth chapter covers the issue of ventilation in tunnels, while the seventh chapter deals with the safety aspects of tunneling.Overall, Railway Tunneling In Heavy Ground is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design and construction of tunnels, as well as for those interested in the history of tunneling engineering. The book provides a wealth of information and insights into the challenges and techniques involved in tunneling in heavy ground conditions.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.
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