Estimating a Method of Pricing Builders' Quantities for Competitive Work
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George Stephenson fu un ingegnere inglese acclamato come il "Padre delle Ferrovie" per il suo lavoro pionieristico nella progettazione e costruzione della prima linea ferroviaria interurbana pubblica al mondo che utilizzava locomotive a vapore. Fu ampiamente ammirato come un eccellente esempio di applicazione diligente e sete di miglioramento. I suoi innovativi successi nella costruzione ferroviaria stabilirono uno scartamento standard che ancora oggi rimane la norma globale.
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George Stephenson was one of the most important figures in the history of the Industrial Revolution, and this book tells the story of his life and revolutionary contributions to the field of engineering. With detailed descriptions of his inventions and the cultural context in which he lived, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of engineering and transportation.
This historical account delves into the creation of the safety lamp, a significant invention in the history of mining. The book includes letters and documents from the time period, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives and minds of those involved in the invention and its aftermath.