The San Francisco Earthquake And Fire Of April 18, 1906, And Their Effects On Structures And Structural Materials

By Richard Lewis Humphrey, Joseph Austin Holmes, Grove Karl Gilbert

Book Overview

The book titled ""The San Francisco Earthquake And Fire Of April 18, 1906, And Their Effects On Structures And Structural Materials"" is written by Grove K. Gilbert. It provides a comprehensive account of the devastating earthquake and fire that hit San Francisco on April 18, 1906, and their impact on the city's structures and materials. The book details the causes and effects of the earthquake and fire, including the damage to buildings, bridges, and other structures. It also explores the various materials used in construction at the time, and how they fared during the disaster. The book is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and historians interested in the history of earthquakes and their impact on structures. It is written in a clear and concise style, with detailed illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the events of that fateful day.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: 1163268798
• ISBN13: 9781163268797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"