Author : ASCE Pittsburgh Section 100th Anniversary Publication Committee
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439665060
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Book Synopsis Engineering Pittsburgh by : ASCE Pittsburgh Section 100th Anniversary Publication Committee
Download or read book Engineering Pittsburgh written by ASCE Pittsburgh Section 100th Anniversary Publication Committee and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Pennsylvania's infrastructure is renowned for traversing valleys, mountains, rivers and everything in between. Early surveying in the region delineated state and local boundaries that allowed for the mapping of canals, railroads and roadways. Engineers developed bridges, ground transportation systems and airports that linked Pittsburgh to the world. Frequently overflowing rivers transformed into reliable navigation passageways. Drinking water and wastewater treatment systems allowed development and population to flourish, leading to investments in iconic buildings. Join expert civil engineers and professionals as they narrate the story of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region's engineering triumphs.