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Larger Atmospheric Pipes Planned for South Devon Banks

Great Britain · Science / Civil Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1848Date range
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1848

Isambard Kingdom Brunel1848

Devon · Science / Civil Engineering

Brunel plans larger traction pipes for the steeper section beyond Newton where greater pulling force is required.

Names involved

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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