For anyone seeking a comprehensive and practical guide to mining engineering, this volume is an indispensable resource. Filled with helpful tables, formulas, and illustrations, it covers everything from mineralogy and geology to explosives and underground mining operations.
This comprehensive textbook covers the fundamental principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, graphical statics, heat, and refrigeration. Written by experts in the field, it provides clear explanations and practical examples to help students understand these complex topics. With its thorough coverage and accessible writing style, this book is an essential resource for engineering students and professionals alike.
Originally published in 1903, this text from the International Correspondence Schools is a comprehensive guide to mathematics, covering arithmetic, algebra, logarithms, and more. Featuring clear explanations and helpful diagrams, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their math skills.
This practical guidebook offers readers a comprehensive look at the then-emerging technology of electric streetcars. It includes detailed instructions for running, maintaining, and repairing electric streetcars, as well as practical tips for operators. A Treatise on Electric Street-Car Running is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of urban transportation.
The Elements of Mining Engineering is a comprehensive guide to the techniques and principles of mining engineering. Covering everything from the use of explosives to the design of mine ventilation systems, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone working in the mining industry.
This handbook offers a comprehensive review of the principles and practices of steam engineering, including the operation and maintenance of boilers, engines, pumps, and other related machinery. The book is intended for steam engineers and engineering students.
A comprehensive guide to navigation at sea, covering all aspects of the art and science of sailing. Written by the International Correspondence Schools, a pioneer in distance education, this book is an indispensable resource for sailors and maritime enthusiasts.
Originally published in the early twentieth century, Electric Railway Systems is a comprehensive guide to the construction and operation of electric railways. The book covers topics such as power generation, track design, signaling and safety systems, and maintenance and repair. It is intended as a practical reference for engineers and technicians working in the field, and includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in understanding. This book is a fascinating look at a transportation technology that transformed urban life in the early twentieth century.
This textbook provides a thorough introduction to the principles and applications of civil engineering, with a focus on heat, steam, and steam-powered engines, boilers, and locomotives. With its clear explanations and practical examples, this book is an essential resource for students and professionals in the field.
This textbook on mechanical drawing provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the subject. With detailed diagrams and illustrations, the book is a must-have for anyone interested in the field.