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John Smeaton, the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century, was principal founder of the profession in Britain and an engineering scientist of international repute. This is a biography of Smeaton, which covers the whole range of his diverse achievements.



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Introduction John Smeaton Scientific work Mills and millwork The Eddystone Lighthouse Rivers and Canals Fen Drainage Bridges Steam Engines Harbours Professional Practice Papers, Reports and Drawings Portraits of Smeaton Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Notes and References Index

John Smeaton FRS

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      Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/06/1991
      ISBN13: 9780727700889, 978-0727700889
      ISBN10: 072770088X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      John Smeaton, the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century, was principal founder of the profession in Britain and an engineering scientist of international repute. This is a biography of Smeaton, which covers the whole range of his diverse achievements.



      Table of Contents
      Introduction John Smeaton Scientific work Mills and millwork The Eddystone Lighthouse Rivers and Canals Fen Drainage Bridges Steam Engines Harbours Professional Practice Papers, Reports and Drawings Portraits of Smeaton Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Notes and References Index

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