Early American Railroad Construction...International Projects...Conferences...
The author briefly reviews early American railroad construction and international projects. He highlights the Staple Bend Tunnel, Yorkville Tunnel, Bundy Hill Tunnel, the career of George W. Whistler, and three international projects -- the Trans-Oceanic Highway, Olmos Irrigation/Hydroelectric, and Panama Canal Third Lane Locks Master Plan.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/10840680
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Supplemental Notes:
- Also provides contact information for ASCE's History and Heritage Committee John A. Roebling 200th birthday celebration.
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Authors:
- Schexnayder, Clifford J
- Publication Date: 2006-2
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 4-7
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Serial:
- Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
- Volume: 11
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
- ISSN: 1084-0680
- Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/ppscfx
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Canals; Construction; Highway planning; History; Ocean shipping; Railroad tunnels; Water pipelines
- Identifier Terms: Panama Canal
- Geographic Terms: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania); Brazil; New York (New York); Norwich (Connecticut); Peru; Worcester (Massachusetts)
- Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; History; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01018995
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 24 2006 4:41PM