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Grand Central S Engineer
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Author : Kurt C. Schlichting
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Grand Central S Engineer written by Kurt C. Schlichting and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Few people have had as profound an impact on the history of New York City as William J. Wilgus. As chief engineer of the New York Central Railroad, Wilgus conceived the Grand Central Terminal, the city’s magnificent monument to America’s Railway Age. Kurt C. Schlichting here examines the remarkable career of this innovator, revealing how his tireless work moving people and goods over and under Manhattan Island’s surrounding waterways forever changed New York’s bustling transportation system. After his herculean efforts on behalf of Grand Central, the most complicated construction project in New York’s history, Wilgus turned to solving the city’s transportation quandary: Manhattan—the financial, commercial, and cultural hub of the United States in the twentieth century—was separated from the mainland by two major rivers to the west and east, a deep-water estuary to the south, and the Harlem River to the north. Wilgus believed that railroads and mass transportation provided the answer to New York City’s complicated geography. His ingenious ideas included a freight subway linking rail facilities in New Jersey with manufacturers and shippers in Manhattan, a freight and passenger tunnel connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn, and a belt railway interconnecting sixteen private railroads serving the metropolitan area. Schlichting’s deep passion for Wilgus and his engineering achievements are evident in the pages of this fascinating work. Wilgus was a true pioneer, and Schlichting ensures that his brilliant contributions to New York City’s transportation system will not be forgotten. Praise for Schlichting's Grand Central Terminal "Grand Central Terminal is celebrated for its Beaux-Arts style, but Kurt C. Schlichting looks behind the facade to see the hidden engineering marvels."—New York Times Book Review "His study peels away our contemporary expectations and experiences and reveals the layers of history and acts of men that served as the foundation for this great structure."—H-Urban, H-Net Review "The most detailed account yet of one of the most important events in the history of 20th-century architecture, railroad development, and city building."—Choice "In his detailed accounts of the fiscal, stylistic, and engineering decisions that went into the creation of . . . Grand Central Terminal, Schlichting clearly shows both how energetic and talented all of the people involved were and how dramatically they altered this central portion of New York City."—Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians "Ably tells the story of the New York rail system's most active and visible symbol: the architectural and engineering masterpiece, with its grand public concourse, in the heart of Midtown."—New Scientist
Grand Central S Engineer
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Author : Kurt C. Schlichting
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2012-03-14
Grand Central S Engineer written by Kurt C. Schlichting and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-14 with Science categories.
Few people have had as profound an impact on the history of New York City as William J. Wilgus. As chief engineer of the New York Central Railroad, Wilgus conceived the Grand Central Terminal, the city’s magnificent monument to America’s Railway Age. Kurt C. Schlichting here examines the remarkable career of this innovator, revealing how his tireless work moving people and goods over and under Manhattan Island’s surrounding waterways forever changed New York’s bustling transportation system. After his herculean efforts on behalf of Grand Central, the most complicated construction project in New York’s history, Wilgus turned to solving the city’s transportation quandary: Manhattan—the financial, commercial, and cultural hub of the United States in the twentieth century—was separated from the mainland by two major rivers to the west and east, a deep-water estuary to the south, and the Harlem River to the north. Wilgus believed that railroads and mass transportation provided the answer to New York City’s complicated geography. His ingenious ideas included a freight subway linking rail facilities in New Jersey with manufacturers and shippers in Manhattan, a freight and passenger tunnel connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn, and a belt railway interconnecting sixteen private railroads serving the metropolitan area. Schlichting’s deep passion for Wilgus and his engineering achievements are evident in the pages of this fascinating work. Wilgus was a true pioneer, and Schlichting ensures that his brilliant contributions to New York City’s transportation system will not be forgotten.
101 Things I Learned In Engineering School
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Author : Matthew Frederick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-05-21
101 Things I Learned In Engineering School written by Matthew Frederick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In this unique primer, an experienced civil engineer and instructor presents the physics and fundamentals that underlie the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry, nuts-and-bolts exposition, however, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL probes real-world examples to show how the engineer's way of thinking can-and sometimes cannot-inform our understanding of how things work. Questions from the simple to the profound are illuminated throughout: Why shouldn't soldiers march across a bridge? Why do buildings want to float and cars want to fly? What is the difference between thinking systemically and thinking systematically? How can engineering solutions sympathize with the natural environment? Presented in the familiar, illustrated format of the popular 101 THINGS I LEARNED® series, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL offers an informative resource for students, general readers, and even experienced engineers, who will discover within many provocative new insights into familiar principles.
Rules Of The Grand Central Station And Harlem Line For The Government Of The Employes
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1904
Rules Of The Grand Central Station And Harlem Line For The Government Of The Employes written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1904 with Railroads categories.
The Cornell Engineer
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
The Cornell Engineer written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Engineering categories.
The Official Railway List
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1884
The Official Railway List written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1884 with Railroads categories.
101 Things I Learned R In Engineering School
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Author : Kuprenas John Frederick Matthew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-07
101 Things I Learned R In Engineering School written by Kuprenas John Frederick Matthew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07 with Civil engineering categories.
In this unique primer, an experienced civil engineer and instructor presents the physics and fundamentals that underlie the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry, nuts-and-bolts exposition, however, 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL probes real-world examples to show how the engineer's way of thinking can-and sometimes cannot-inform our understanding of how things work. Questions from the simple to the profound are illuminated throughout: Why shouldn't soldiers march across a bridge' Why do buildings want to float and cars want to fly' What is the difference between thinking systemically and thinking systematically' How can engineering solutions sympathize with the natural environment' Presented in the familiar, illustrated format of the popular 101 THINGS I LEARNED series, 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL offers an informative resource for students, general readers, and even experienced engineers, who will discover within many provocative new insights into familiar principles.
Engineering And Mining Journal
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Engineering And Mining Journal written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Engineering categories.
Locomotive Engineers Journal
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942
Locomotive Engineers Journal written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942 with Labor unions categories.
The Engineer
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
The Engineer written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Engineering categories.
Presents professional information designed to keep Army engineers informed of current and emerging developments within their areas of expertise for the purpose of enhancing their professional development. Articles cover engineer training, doctrine, operations, strategy, equipment, history, and other areas of interest to the engineering community.
