The City And South London Railway With Some Remarks Upon Subaqueous Tunneling By Shield And Compressed Air (1896)

The City and South London Railway: With Some Remarks Upon Subaqueous Tunneling by Shield and Compressed Air is a book written by James Henry Greathead in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the City and South London Railway, which was the first deep-level underground railway in the world. Greathead, who was the chief engineer of the project, describes the challenges faced in building the railway, including the use of the shield and compressed air techniques for subaqueous tunneling. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the construction process. Greathead discusses the history of the project, the design of the tunnels, the excavation methods used, and the equipment and machinery employed. He also provides a detailed account of the construction of the stations and the installation of the railway tracks and signaling systems. Throughout the book, Greathead emphasizes the importance of safety in underground construction and describes the measures taken to ensure the well-being of the workers. He also discusses the economic benefits of the railway and its impact on the development of London. The City and South London Railway: With Some Remarks Upon Subaqueous Tunneling by Shield and Compressed Air is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of underground construction and transportation. It provides a detailed account of the construction of one of the most important engineering projects of the 19th century and sheds light on the techniques and methods used in subaqueous tunneling.With An Abstract Of The Discussion Upon The Paper.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.