This book presents a series of dredger designs and an evolution of this crucial technology in 19th century Russia, in parallel with Western advances. The author, an experienced naval engineer at the time, explains Russia's previous dependence on foreign engineering for their dredgers, whose delayed and inadequate services resulted in scarce shipyards being built that could handle maintenance. The author then dives deep into 6 separate dredger designs and the problems faced when constructing them, explaining the final solutions implemented by engineers. This book reveals the evolution of Russian industrial capabilities during the 19th century through the lens of dredger design, shedding light on a vital yet overlooked chapter of Russian industrial history.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of dredger designs and an evolution of this crucial technology in 19th century Russia, in parallel with Western advances. The author, an experienced naval engineer at the time, explains Russia's previous dependence on foreign engineering for their dredgers, whose delayed and inadequate services resulted in scarce shipyards being built that could handle maintenance. The author then dives deep into 6 separate dredger designs and the problems faced when constructing them, explaining the final solutions implemented by engineers. This book reveals the evolution of Russian industrial capabilities during the 19th century through the lens of dredger design, shedding light on a vital yet overlooked chapter of Russian industrial history. 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 9781332019991_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332019991
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332019991
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