Publisher's Synopsis
Some Engineering Problems Of The Panama Canal In Their Relation To Geology And Topography is a book written by Donald Francis MacDonald and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed analysis of the engineering challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal and how they were overcome. MacDonald, who was a civil engineer and geologist, examines the geological and topographical features of the region and their impact on the construction of the canal. He discusses the methods used to excavate the canal, including the use of dynamite and steam shovels, and the challenges faced in maintaining a constant water supply. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations that help to explain the engineering problems and solutions. Overall, Some Engineering Problems Of The Panama Canal In Their Relation To Geology And Topography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Panama Canal and the engineering feats that made its construction possible.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.
