A clear look at how Wisconsin's state engineering work was organized to serve roads, buildings, and public health.
This edition documents how the Department of Engineering sought to coordinate scattered state projects. It outlines the division structure, the shift toward centralized management, and the practical approach to design, inspection, valuation, and testing across railroads, highways, architecture, power plants, and sanitary work.
The book also describes the roles of consulting engineers, the procedures for bidding and contracting, and how the department advised other state agencies and universities on building projects. It aims to show how centralized leadership improved efficiency and shaped public works in Wisconsin during the early 20th century.
Ideal for readers interested in Wisconsin history, state government, and the evolution of public works.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is the first annual report on the work of the state chief engineer for the state of Wisconsin from 1915 to 1916. The author explains the process of organizing the state engineering department, implementation of engineering practices, and incorporation of architectural work. The report includes a detailed listing of the division of the department and their respective tasks and accomplishments during the reporting period. Moreover, it offers a snapshot of the various areas of work undertaken by the department such as railroad valuations, water power investigations, highway design and surveys, and engineering for several institutions such as schools, hospitals, and prisons. This documentation is valuable for historians and researchers who want to understand the history of engineering in Wisconsin and the United States. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330657812_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330657812
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330657812
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)