Railway Locomotion and Steam Navigation (Classic Reprint): Their Principles and Practice - Couverture souple

John Curr

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332065775 ISBN 13 : 9781332065776

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the practical science of moving people and goods by rail and sea. This edition distills the principles of locomotion on railways and steam navigation, pairing theory with real-world practice from the mid-19th century. It traces how engines, wheels, and ships perform under various conditions and what that means for safety, efficiency, and cost.

The book frames key questions of the era—how to estimate power needs, where friction matters most, and how to design systems that marry reliability with expense. It reviews comparisons between paddle and screw propulsion, discussions on engine size and fuel use, and the debates over rail materials and construction. Readers get a sense of the technical voices and experiments that shaped early mechanical engineering.

- Learn the basic ideas behind calculating the force needed to move a train at a given grade and speed
- See arguments about railway design, including rail materials, wheel guidance, and curves
- Understand practical approaches to safety, maintenance, and cost in early railway and steam navigation projects
- Hear examples from contemporary debates and the author’s critical examination of prevailing theories

Ideal for readers of engineering history and practical mechanics who want a grounded look at how steam power and rail transport were understood and challenged in its time.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332065775
• ISBN 13: 9781332065776
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 190
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