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Cableway History

Amelia Khatri

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Cableway History" unveils the remarkable journey of cable-based transportation, from ancient rope bridges to modern urban transit solutions. This comprehensive exploration begins with a pivotal moment in 1927 when a Swiss engineer's simple milk transportation system across the Alps sparked a revolution in terrain-challenging mobility.

 
The book masterfully weaves together technological advancement, practical necessity, and engineering innovation, showing how cableway systems evolved from primitive rope mechanisms to sophisticated aerial transportation networks. The narrative progresses through three distinct phases, examining how early civilizations in South America and Asia developed basic rope systems, the transformative impact of the Industrial Revolution's metallurgical advances, and the emergence of modern engineering solutions.

 
Particularly fascinating is the book's revelation of how mining operations in the European Alps and American West served as catalysts for technological improvements, driving innovations in wire rope manufacturing and grip mechanisms for detachable cables. Through a blend of technical analysis, historical documentation, and case studies of notable installations like the Roosevelt Island Tramway and the Grindelwald-Männlichen gondola system, the book offers valuable insights for both engineering professionals and transportation enthusiasts.

 
Drawing from global engineering archives and patent records, it demonstrates how cableway technology continues to influence modern solutions for urban mobility and complex terrain challenges, making it an essential resource for understanding this often-overlooked chapter in transportation history.
Disponibile da: 30/01/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 116 pagine.

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