Railway Curves: A Complete, Practical, And Easy System Of Setting Out Railway Curves With Accuracy A

Railway Curves: A Complete, Practical, and Easy System of Setting Out Railway Curves with Accuracy and Dispatch is a book written by John Lean and originally published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide for setting out railway curves with precision and efficiency. It covers the fundamental principles of railway curves, including the calculation of radius and degree, as well as the use of instruments such as the theodolite and the transit. The book also provides practical examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved in setting out railway curves. This book is an essential resource for engineers, surveyors, and anyone involved in the design and construction of railways.Including Formula For Calculating Angles Of Intersections For Permanent-Way Fittings, And Setting Out Switches And Crossing, With Examples For Working Each Formula.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.