Some Engineering Problems Of The Panama Canal In Their Relation To Geology And Topography (1915)

By Donald Francis MacDonald

Book Overview

Some Engineering Problems Of The Panama Canal In Their Relation To Geology And Topography is a book written by Donald Francis MacDonald in 1915. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the geological and topographical challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal. The author, who was a chief engineer during the construction of the canal, explains the various obstacles encountered and the solutions employed to overcome them. The book covers topics such as the geological formation of the Isthmus of Panama, the excavation of the Culebra Cut, the construction of the Gatun Dam, and the management of water resources. The author also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in the understanding of the engineering problems faced during the construction of the canal. Overall, Some Engineering Problems Of The Panama Canal In Their Relation To Geology And Topography is a valuable resource for engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the Panama Canal.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165591111
• ISBN13: 9781165591114
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"