The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer

Brunel, Isambard

Biographies & Memoirs

Franklin Classics

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) was one of the outstanding civil engineers of the nineteenth century. He began his professional life while still in his teens, as his father's chief assistant engineer on the Thames Tunnel, and remains famous for projects including the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Eastern. This study by his elder son, who was assisted in technical details by his engineer brother and by colleagues of their father, was published in 1870. The opening and closing chapters discuss Brunel's childhood and his private life, but the main body of the book presents Brunel's work thematically, with sections on bridges, railways, steamships, and dock and pier works. In all these areas Brunel was an innovator, pioneering the use of new materials and revolutionising early Victorian transport networks. The book also includes reports to the directors of the Great Western Railway and Great Western Steamship Company.

The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer

Arts & Literature

David & Charles, Ltd.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was perhaps the greatest and most influential of 19th century engineers. In this fascinating biography, detailed accounts are given of his achievements on major bridges, and on the Great Western Railway.

Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Civil Engineer

Professionals & Academics

UNKNO

The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology)

Historical

Cambridge University Press

Nabu Press

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

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The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer - Scholar's Choice Edition

Scholar's Choice

Andesite Press

One of the greatest civil engineers of all time, Isambard Kingdom Brunel is famous for his innovative and enduring creations. This intimate account of his life, written by his son, records his most famous achievements, including the dangerous work on the Thames Tunnel which almost cost him his life, and the Clifton suspension bridge which spans the Avon Gorge. However, it was his work on the Great Western Railway between Bristol and London and the development of screw-propulsion for the ships of the Royal Navy, culminating in the building of the first propeller ship the Great Britain, that were his lasting contributions to engineering. His other great passion was the construction of steamships, and with the largest steamship ever built, the Great Eastern, he crowned his career. Sadly it was the stresses attendant with the building of this ship which led to his declining health and ultimate death shortly before the launch. This account of the life of Brunel illustrates a man who was utterly dedicated to his calling and whose legacy continues to have an impact in today's world.

Nonsuch Publishing

The Life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Literary

Outlook Verlag

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