Reports of the Late John Smeaton

Made on Various Occasions, in the Course of his Employment as a Civil Engineer

By:

John Smeaton

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Reports of the Late John Smeaton

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Celebrated for his construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse near Plymouth, John Smeaton (1724–92) established himself as Britain's foremost civil engineer in the eighteenth century. A founder member of the Society of Civil Engineers, he was instrumental in promoting the growth of the profession. After his death his papers were acquired by the president of the Royal Society, Sir Joseph Banks, Smeaton's friend and patron. Using these materials, a special committee decided to publish 'every paper of any consequence' written by Smeaton, as a 'fund of practical instruction' for current and future engineers. These were published in four illustrated volumes between 1812 and 1814. Volume 1 contains correspondence with and reports for clients regarding waterworks, canals, bridges, lighthouses and other engineering works, including harbour improvements at Christchurch, Bristol and Whitby. It also contains descriptions of some of Smeaton's inventions, such as an improved fire engine.

Release date Australia

September 11th, 2014

Author

John Smeaton

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

32 Plates, black and white

Pages

508

Series

Reports of the Late John Smeaton

Dimensions

210x298x25

ISBN-13

9781108069779

Product ID

22576381

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