Tunneling to the Future

Tunneling to the Future
Author: Peter Derrick
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2002-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0814719546

Derrick (archivist, Bronx County Historical Society) tells the story of what was, at the time, the largest and most expensive single municipal project ever attempted--the 1913 expansion of the New York City Dual System of Rapid Transit. He considers the factors motivating the expansion, the process of its design, the controversies surrounding financing it, and its impact on New York then and today. Appendixes summarize the contracts and related certificates and list the opening dates of Dual System lines. Twenty-four pages of photographs are also included. c. Book News Inc.

Tunneling to the Future

Tunneling to the Future
Author: Peter Derrick
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2001-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 0814719104

Derrick (archivist, Bronx County Historical Society) tells the story of what was, at the time, the largest and most expensive single municipal project ever attempted--the 1913 expansion of the New York City Dual System of Rapid Transit. He considers the factors motivating the expansion, the process of its design, the controversies surrounding financing it, and its impact on New York then and today. Appendixes summarize the contracts and related certificates and list the opening dates of Dual System lines. Twenty-four pages of photographs are also included. c. Book News Inc.

Going Underground

Going Underground
Author: Jeffrey K. Stine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1998
Genre: Tunnels
ISBN: 9780917084676

Historically, underground space has not had the allure of outer space, but how well we use the space beneath us may well determine our future. This compendium covers the past and present experiences in tunnels and tunneling, and explores the possibilities for the future.

Underground Space Use. Analysis of the Past and Lessons for the Future, Two Volume Set

Underground Space Use. Analysis of the Past and Lessons for the Future, Two Volume Set
Author: Sören Erdem
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1384
Release: 2005-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415889316

The 200 papers in this two-volume set are a selection of work by tunnel experts from Europe, Asia, and the USA, and also showcase the work of the host nation, Turkey. As the title implies, the scope of the book is enormous, covering every aspect of tunnelling from contract management to safety. The book is of special interest to researchers, scient

Einstein's Tunnel

Einstein's Tunnel
Author: S. Perone
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 059532682X

It is a world turned upside down...a world created when a future time traveler re-directs the course of World War II. The United States has suffered six decades of oppressive fascist rule. Now, while a decimated band of expatriate American rebels fight to liberate their country, international dissension threatens a nuclear holocaust. Tony Shane--a rebel with a dangerous, incredible plan--has inherited wartime secrets that might free his country: a plan derived from Albert Einstein--whose cryptic legacy conceals an improbable time travel strategy. To unravel the secrets of "Einstein's tunnel," Shane persuades Sarah Stenstrom--a beautiful young scientist in a Nazi cyber-research laboratory--to join his cause. But their intimate relationship soon threatens the entire mission. Vito Mironi--a powerful mob boss within a corrupt Nazi regime--secretly supports the rebels. But the reality of Einstein's plan soon converts Mironi into Shane's most dangerous adversary. Joining Shane's desperate odyssey is a ruthless rebel assassin, Salomé, with a burning personal agenda. But only Nathan Carothers--charismatic rebel leader--knows the true dark purpose underlying their mission. Confronted by surprising obstacles, Tony Shane traverses a perilous path--while racing a deadly doomsday clock--to fulfill the promise of Einstein's Tunnel.

The History of Tunneling in the United States

The History of Tunneling in the United States
Author: Michael F. Roach
Publisher: Society for Mining Metallurgy & Exploration
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780873354301

The building of a nation -- Societal benefits -- Railroad tunnels -- Transit tunnels -- Highway tunnels -- Water tunnels -- Wastewater tunnels -- Innovations in tunneling -- The future of tunneling