Railway Maintenance Engineering (Classic Reprint): With Notes on Construction - Couverture souple

William H. Sellew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332790305 ISBN 13 : 9781332790302

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the complex history of railway maintenance, tracing its evolution from rudimentary practices to the sophisticated techniques employed today. The author meticulously examines the various aspects of railway maintenance, including engineering, land acquisition, grading, and construction. The text is enriched with historical examples, illustrating the challenges faced by railway engineers throughout the years. The author also explores the legal and economic factors that have shaped the development of railway maintenance practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This book serves as an invaluable resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper appreciation for the intricate world of railway maintenance.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The book has been prepared from notes used by the author in his classes in Railway Engineering at the University of Michigan. While it has been written to present the subject from the view point of the student, an endeavor has been made to introduce matter of a sufficiently advanced character to make the book of value outside the classroom. The question of major bridges has not been dealt with, as it was felt that this would be beyond the scope of the work and that it was a subject requiring special treatment. The same is true of yards and terminals, which are so fully covered by Mr. Droege srecent book that a general discussion here would be of Uttle value to the student. SignaU ng has been touched upon, but the chapter on this subject is not exhaustive and is intended only to give a general knowledge of the work in this field. Very little cost data has been given, as apparently the studies now nearing completion in connection with the Federal valuation of the roads will constitute the best information to be obtained on this subject. The arrangement of chapters in the book follows the classification of investment accounts of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and no difficulty will be experienced in applying these unit costs to the present work. A sindicated in the title, the work is confined principally to maintenance. Railway development in this country has reached a stage where it is intensive rather than extensive, and the young engineer is probably more concerned with the study of the improvement of existing lines than the laying out of new roads.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332790305
• ISBN 13: 9781332790302
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 440
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