High Masonry Dams (1876)

High Masonry Dams is a book written by John Bach McMaster and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive guide on the construction and design of masonry dams, with a focus on the engineering principles that are involved in creating these structures. The author provides detailed information on the different types of masonry dams, including gravity dams, arch dams, and buttress dams. McMaster also covers the materials used in the construction of these dams, such as stone, brick, and concrete. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed in the text. Overall, High Masonry Dams is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone interested in the design and construction of large-scale masonry structures.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.