The Story of Telford: The Rise of Civil Engineering |
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Page 36
... consider- able disturbance of existing conditions ; and on the whole Telford was always markedly successful in dis- arming local opposition . The canal , except that it was never extended to Shrewsbury , was substantially completed by ...
... consider- able disturbance of existing conditions ; and on the whole Telford was always markedly successful in dis- arming local opposition . The canal , except that it was never extended to Shrewsbury , was substantially completed by ...
Page 42
... consider- able amount of information , and apparently supplying several pumping engines . In August 1800 Telford was obtaining quotations for the delivery and erection of an 18 in . cylinder steam engine and 12 in . pumps ; and two ...
... consider- able amount of information , and apparently supplying several pumping engines . In August 1800 Telford was obtaining quotations for the delivery and erection of an 18 in . cylinder steam engine and 12 in . pumps ; and two ...
Page 146
... consider- able time together affected by frost , by passing along hills or steep banks , where , although the general longitudinal inclina- tion may be easy and regular , the transverse sections are steep , or where rocks are frequently ...
... consider- able time together affected by frost , by passing along hills or steep banks , where , although the general longitudinal inclina- tion may be easy and regular , the transverse sections are steep , or where rocks are frequently ...
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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