Publisher's Synopsis
Rock Excavation: Methods and Cost is a book written by Halbert Powers Gillette and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the methods and costs involved in excavating rocks. It covers a wide range of topics related to rock excavation, including the tools and equipment used, the different types of rock formations and their properties, and the various techniques used to excavate them.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of rock excavation. The first chapter provides an overview of the different types of rocks and their properties, while the second chapter covers the various tools and equipment used in rock excavation, including drills, explosives, and hoists.The third chapter focuses on the different methods used to excavate rocks, including hand excavation, drilling and blasting, and mechanical excavation. The fourth chapter provides detailed information on the costs involved in rock excavation, including labor costs, equipment costs, and material costs.The book also includes several appendices, which provide additional information on topics such as the properties of different types of explosives and the different types of rock drills. Overall, Rock Excavation: Methods and Cost is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the field of rock excavation, including engineers, contractors, and construction workers.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.
