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100 1 _aBrace, James H.
245 1 0 _aTransactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 :
_bThe New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Cross-Town Tunnels. Paper No. 1158
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-13
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Vol. LXVIII, Sept.…" is a scientific publication authored by members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, specifically James H. Brace and Francis Mason. This work, written in the early 20th century, focuses on the engineering and construction challenges associated with the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The likely topic of the book revolves around civil engineering techniques, specifically the methods and processes used in tunnel construction. The publication details the extensive process undertaken to construct the tunnels that extend from the Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal Station. It encompasses various aspects such as the contract signing, excavation methods, handling of spoil, and the installation of ventilation and power systems. The authors describe the innovative techniques used, including top heading and bench methods, the construction of shafts, and the elaborate planning required to navigate the complex urban environment. Through numerous illustrations and technical descriptions, the book highlights the challenges faced due to varying rock conditions, the need for precise engineering to avoid damage to surrounding structures, and the methods employed to ensure the project was completed effectively and efficiently over a span of several years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCivil engineering -- Periodicals
653 _aRailroad tunnels -- Design and construction
700 1 _aMason, Francis
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19037
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