Isambard Brunel

The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer

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Produktbeschreibung

This study of the pioneering Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel was published in 1870 by his son.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 614
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 854g
• ISBN-13: 9781108026307
• ISBN-10: 1108026303
• Artikelnr.: 32952455

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Early life, 1806-1828
2. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, 1829-1853
3. Early history of the Great Western Railway, 1833-1835
4. Railway works, 1835-1859
5. The broad gauge
6. The atmospheric system, 1840-1848
7. Railway bridges and viaducts
8. Steam navigation. The 'Great Western' steam-ship, 1835-1847
9. Steam navigation. The 'Great Britain' steam-ship, 1838-1847
10. Steam navigation. Introduction of the screw propeller into the Royal Navy, 1841-1844
11. Steam navigation. The 'Great Eastern' steam-ship, from the commencement of the undertaking to the launch, 1851-1857
12. Steam navigation. The 'Great Eastern steam-ship. The launch, 1856, 1858
13. Steam navigation. The 'Great Eastern' steam-ship. Completion and subsequent history
14. Dock and pier works, 1831-1859
15. Miscellaneous works
16. Mr. Brunel's professional opinions and practice
17. Private life
Appendixes
Index.