The Drainage of Fens and Low Lands

About The Book

A respected hydraulic engineer William Henry Wheeler (18321915) established himself as an authority in the fields of low-lying land reclamation and drainage embanking and the improvement of tidal rivers and harbours. Based on articles written for The Engineer in 1887 he published this more substantial work in 1888 to provide a practical point of reference for those working on existing drainage systems or designing and implementing new schemes. Drawing on first-hand knowledge of the low-lying fens of England and the polders of Holland Wheeler describes the processes of drainage by gravitation and steam power. The book also includes chapters on lifting and draining water using the scoop wheel the Archimedean screw pump and the centrifugal pump. Providing also a wealth of operational facts relating to pumping stations in England and abroad this remains a rich source of information for those interested in the history of civil engineering.
Piracy-free
Piracy-free
Assured Quality
Assured Quality
Secure Transactions
Secure Transactions
Delivery Options
Please enter pincode to check delivery time.
*COD & Shipping Charges may apply on certain items.
Review final details at checkout.
downArrow

Details


LOOKING TO PLACE A BULK ORDER?CLICK HERE