Thomas Telford

250 Years of Inspiration
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-7277-3500-3
Verlag: Emerald Publishing Limited

Buch, Englisch, 64 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 292 mm, Gewicht: 181 g

Thomas Telford is arguably the most influential civil engineer who ever lived. First president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, he has left an enduring legacy.
From the 1790’s for four decades, Telford’s achievements were second to none in the application of engineering solutions, improved constructional materials and the use of technology. His projects, involving movement of people, goods or water extended to Poland, Sweden, Panama, Canada and India.
This celebration of Telford’s work marks the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Engineering Editorial Panel, Civil

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technikgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Thomas Telford, county surveyor
Thomas Telford’s cast iron bridges
Telford’s masonry bridges in the Carluke road
Telford’s Menai and Conwy suspension bridges
Thomas Telford: highway engineer ahead of his time
Telford’s Highland roads – a new way of life for Scotland
Telford’s Holyhead road – the first super highway
St Katherine Docks, London – Telford’s high speed harbour
Birmingham Canal – a future unlocked by Telford
Thomas Telford, project manager