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100 1 _aKnapp, Frederick Malcolm
245 1 0 _aMotor Truck Logging Methods :
_bEngineering Experiment Station Series, Bulletin No. 12
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-08
508 _aProduced by Harry Lamé, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Motor Truck Logging Methods" by Frederick Malcolm Knapp is a technical publication written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide for logging operations utilizing motor trucks, detailing the mechanical aspects and practical applications of trucking for log transportation within forested areas, especially in the Pacific Northwest. The book examines the evolution of truck logging and compares it with traditional railway methods. In this publication, Knapp explores the various aspects of motor truck logging, including the history of its adoption, cost analysis, equipment requirements, and the mechanics of loading and unloading logs. Knapp discusses the comparative advantages of motor trucks over railroads, offering insights on cost efficiency, adaptability to tough terrain, and the design of associated equipment such as trailers and trucks. He also addresses concerns like road construction, the importance of proper maintenance, and the future role of motor truck logging in forestry practices, advocating for the efficient utilization of timber resources. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and considerations necessary for effective logging using motor trucks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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