The Design And Construction Of Harbors

""The Design and Construction of Harbors: A Treatise on Maritime Engineering"" is a comprehensive guide to the planning and building of harbors, authored by Thomas Stevenson in 1874. Stevenson was a renowned Scottish lighthouse engineer, and in this book, he shares his expertise on the subject of harbor engineering. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the selection of harbor sites, the design of breakwaters and piers, the construction of docks and wharves, and the maintenance of harbor facilities. It also includes detailed information on the various materials and techniques used in harbor construction, as well as case studies of successful harbor projects from around the world. With its detailed and practical approach, ""The Design and Construction of Harbors"" remains a valuable resource for engineers and planners involved in the design and construction of maritime infrastructure.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.