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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book contains extracts from a contract to construct Section 1 of the Boston Embankment in Massachusetts in 1909. The book provides a fascinating insight into the technical and logistical complexities of a major civil engineering project at the turn of the 20th century. It sets the project within its wider historical context and shows how the work related to other projects underway at the time, a time when infrastructure was booming in America. The book also explores the technical innovations and materials being used at the time. It includes specifications for materials and workmanship as well as responsibilities of the contractor and the rights of the commissioners. The book's detailed, specific guidelines for carrying out all aspects of the project provide a uniquely comprehensive record of the building of Boston's iconic Embankment, making it an invaluable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the construction of public works. 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 9781527791183_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527791183
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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-9781527791183
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)