Physics and Hydraulics of the Mississippi River: Report of U. S. Levee Commission (1876) - Hardcover

The book ""Physics And Hydraulics Of The Mississippi River: Report Of U. S. Levee Commission (1876)"" by James Buchanan Eads is a comprehensive report on the physics and hydraulics of the Mississippi River. The book was written by Eads, who was a prominent American civil engineer and inventor, and was published in 1876. The report was produced by the U.S. Levee Commission, which was established to study the Mississippi River and develop strategies for flood control and navigation. The book provides a detailed analysis of the river's physical characteristics, including its depth, width, and flow rate, as well as its sediment load and the effects of flooding.Eads also discusses the engineering challenges of controlling the river, including the construction of levees, dredging, and the use of steamboats for transportation. He provides a detailed description of the construction of the Eads Bridge, which was built over the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri, and was considered a major engineering feat at the time.Overall, ""Physics And Hydraulics Of The Mississippi River"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and engineering of the Mississippi River, and provides a fascinating insight into the challenges of controlling one of America's most important waterways.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.