Life of Richard Trevithick - With an Account of His Inventions

Klappentext This detailed study of the work of pioneering engineer Richard Trevithick (1771 1833) was published by his son in 1872. Zusammenfassung Richard Trevithick (1771–1833) was one of the pioneering engineers of the Industrial Revolution. He worked on a wide range of projects, including railways, mines and mills. This study by his son was published in 1872. Volume 1 covers his predecessors, and early life, before examining his work thematically. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Early Cornish engines; 2. Richard Trevithick, Sen.; 3. Smeaton and Watt; 4. Early life of Trevithick; 5. Plunger-pole pump and water-pressure engine; 6. High-pressure whim-engine; 7. Camborne Common road locomotive; 8. Patent of 1802, and London locomotive; 9. Tram and railway locomotives; 10. Partnership, and early high-pressure engines; 11. High-pressure steam-dredger; 12. Thames driftway; 13. Iron tanks; 14. Ships of wood and iron; 15. Propelling vessels by steam; 16. Recoil engine and tubular boiler; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Francis Trevithick, Trevithick Francis
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.01.2011
• EAN: 9781108026673
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02667-3
• No. of pages: 432
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Technology; Life of Richard Trevithick 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History, History of engineering and technology, History of engineering & technology