George Rowdon Burnell
The Rudiments of Hydraulic Engineering, Volumes 1-2, by George Rowdon Burnell, offers a comprehensive overview of hydraulic principles and practices as understood in the mid-19th century. This meticulously detailed work covers a wide array of topics, from the fundamental laws of fluid motion to the practical applications of hydraulics in engineering projects. Volume 1 delves into the theoretical underpinnings of hydraulics, exploring the properties of water, the laws governing its flow, and the various forces at play in hydraulic systems. Volume 2 builds upon this foundation by examining specific engineering applications, including the design and construction of canals, water wheels, and other hydraulic machinery. The book provides invaluable insights into the historical development of hydraulic engineering and remains a valuable resource for students, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
