Towers And Tanks For Waterworks: The Theory And Practice Of Their Design And Construction (1901)

""Towers and Tanks for Waterworks: The Theory and Practice of Their Design and Construction"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Nisbit Hazlehurst in 1901. The book provides a detailed analysis of the design and construction of towers and tanks for waterworks, including the theoretical principles and practical considerations involved in the process.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of tower and tank design and construction. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of waterworks and the development of towers and tanks. The subsequent chapters delve into the technical aspects of tower and tank design, including the selection of materials, the calculation of load capacities, and the various types of towers and tanks that can be used for different purposes.Hazlehurst also provides detailed instructions for the construction of towers and tanks, including the necessary tools and equipment, the proper techniques for laying foundations and erecting structures, and the importance of quality control and safety measures. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts and techniques discussed.Overall, ""Towers and Tanks for Waterworks"" is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone involved in the design and construction of waterworks infrastructure. It provides a wealth of information on the theoretical and practical aspects of tower and tank design and construction, and is a testament to the importance of water infrastructure in the development of modern cities and communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Nisbit Hazlehurst
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 02/21/2008
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780548859407

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