The piles of a railway trestle were encased in vitrified culvert pipe, the joints being made with a pitch and sand cement, and the space inside filled in with sand and gravel. The plan has been very successful. (800 w.)


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Protection of piles against the Teredo


    Additional title:

    Ry Rev


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1895


    Remarks:

    Ill.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Protecting piles from the teredo

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1906


    The hardy teredo

    Kofoid, C.A. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1925


    The Teredo in South Africa

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1907



    Protection of harbour piles and woodwork against borers

    Hardy, E. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1942