Isbn: 9781331960652 - building the new rapid transit system of new york city (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the development of New York City's rapid transit system during the early 20th century, capturing the engineering challenges and complexities of the era. The construction of some of the largest infrastructure projects in the city's history, namely, several hundred miles of subway lines, is presented in intricate detail. The author examines the intricate process of excavating beneath the bustling streets, the innovative methods employed to preserve buildings along the construction routes, and the engineering marvel of tunneling under the city's rivers. This book not only chronicles the development of New York's rapid transit system but also provides a glimpse into the engineering prowess of a bygone era, a testament to the ingenuity and foresight of the engineers who shaped the city's transportation landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…