This book is a captivating account of the construction of the first bridge across the Peace River, a world-famous waterway in Canada. The author provides a detailed description of the unique methods used to build the substructure in severe ice conditions, including the use of open concrete caissons that became an integral part of the structure. This innovative approach allowed the project to be completed in a timely manner, opening up rich agricultural regions to markets and stimulating development in the area. The book not only chronicles the engineering challenges and triumphs, but also highlights the economic and social impact of the bridge, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of infrastructure development and its role in shaping communities.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating account of the construction of the first bridge across the Peace River, a world-famous waterway in Canada. The author provides a detailed description of the unique methods used to build the substructure in severe ice conditions, including the use of open concrete caissons that became an integral part of the structure. This innovative approach allowed the project to be completed in a timely manner, opening up rich agricultural regions to markets and stimulating development in the area. The book not only chronicles the engineering challenges and triumphs, but also highlights the economic and social impact of the bridge, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of infrastructure development and its role in shaping communities. 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 9781334182792_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334182792
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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-9781334182792
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 526 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28069543/2
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