“The volume contains a good deal of valuable data, and furnishes the engineer with practical advice. The author deals with his subject from the inception to the finish. Many useful suggestions will be found in the remarks on site and position, location of dam, foundations and construction.”—Building News.
RIVER BARS.
The Causes of their Formation, and their Treatment by “Induced Tidal Scour;” with a Description of the Successful Reduction by this Method of the Bar at Dublin. By I. J. Mann, Assist. Eng. to the Dublin Port and Docks Board. Royal 8vo, cloth
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“We recommend all interested in harbour works—and, indeed, those concerned in the improvements of rivers generally—to read Mr. Mann’s interesting work.”—Engineer.
TRAMWAYS: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING.
Embracing a Comprehensive History of the System; with an exhaustive Analysis of the Various Modes of Traction, including Horse Power, Steam, Cable Traction, Electric Traction, &c.; a Description of the Varieties of Rolling Stock; and ample Details of Cost and Working Expenses. New Edition, Thoroughly Revised, and Including the Progress recently made in Tramway Construction, &c., &c. By D. Kinnear Clark, M. Inst. C.E. With 400 Illustrations. 8vo, 780 pp., buckram.
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“The new volume is one which will rank, among tramway engineers and those interested in tramway working, with the Author’s world-famed book on railway machinery.”—The Engineer.