Bøger af Ira Osborn Baker

In this seminal work on urban planning and engineering, Ira Osborn Baker examines the durability and cost-effectiveness of brick pavements, compared to other common paving materials. An essential reference for architects, city planners, and infrastructure managers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

A Treatise On Roads And Pavements is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ira Osborn Baker, an American civil engineer, and published in 1903. The book covers the design, construction, and maintenance of roads and pavements, including a detailed analysis of the materials used in road construction, such as stone, gravel, and asphalt. The book provides a historical overview of the development of roads and pavements, including the evolution of road building techniques and the impact of modern transportation on road design. It also includes detailed technical information on road drainage, roadbed construction, and pavement design, as well as discussions on the economics of road building and maintenance.The author draws on his extensive experience in the field of civil engineering to provide practical advice and guidance for engineers, contractors, and road builders. He includes numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed in the book.Overall, A Treatise On Roads And Pavements is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of roads and pavements, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and evolution of road building techniques.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.

In this seminal work on urban planning and engineering, Ira Osborn Baker examines the durability and cost-effectiveness of brick pavements, compared to other common paving materials. An essential reference for architects, city planners, and infrastructure managers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Leveling: Barometric, Trigonometric And Spirit (1887) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ira Osborn Baker that focuses on the various methods of leveling. The book is divided into three sections: barometric leveling, trigonometric leveling, and spirit leveling. Each section provides detailed information on the respective method, including the equipment required, the procedures involved, and the calculations necessary to determine elevations. The book also includes numerous tables and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. Additionally, the author provides practical advice on the application of leveling in various industries, such as engineering and surveying. Overall, Leveling: Barometric, Trigonometric And Spirit (1887) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in leveling and its applications.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.