John Smeaton Frs

1. Auflage 1991
ISBN: 978-0-7277-0088-9
Verlag: Emerald Publishing Limited

Buch, Englisch, 299 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 632 g

John Smeaton, the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century, was principal founder of the profession in Britain and an engineering scientist of international repute. This is a biography of Smeaton, which covers the whole range of his diverse achievements.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Skempton, A W

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technikgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
John Smeaton
Scientific work
Mills and millwork
The Eddystone Lighthouse
Rivers and Canals
Fen Drainage
Bridges
Steam Engines
Harbours
Professional Practice
Papers, Reports and Drawings
Portraits of Smeaton
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Notes and References
Index