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Hace 3 días · The formation in 1838 of Claridge's Patent Asphalte Company (with a distinguished list of aristocratic patrons, and Marc and Isambard Brunel as, respectively, a trustee and consulting engineer), gave an enormous impetus to the development of a British asphalt industry.
Hace 4 días · It was a development of the design introduced by Marc Brunel for the Thames Tunnel of 1825–43, and improved upon by Greathead for the Tower Subway of 1869 and the City and South London Railway Tunnel of 1886.
Hace 4 días · It was engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who chose a broad gauge of 7 ft ( 2,134 mm )—later slightly widened to 7 ft in ( 2,140 mm )—but, from 1854, a series of amalgamations saw it also operate 4 ft in ( 1,435 mm) standard-gauge trains; the last broad-gauge services were operated in 1892.
10 de may. de 2024 · The first tunnel under the Thames - designed and built by Marc Isambard Brunel. A TUNNEL under a River of the magnitude of the Thames, which now bears on its bosom the Columbus of 3690 tons the largest ship in the world, will appear, perhaps, to some persons, of not very easy comprehension.
Hace 1 día · The line's alignment was so level and straight it was nicknamed "Brunel's billiard table". Changes under the Great Western Railway. The track was supplemented with a third rail for dual gauge operation, allowing standard gauge 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (1,435 mm) trains to also operate on the route, in stages between 1854 and 1875.
Hace 4 días · 🚢 Find out how a brush with death brought legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Bristol, where he built the first transatlantic steamship and what was the world’s longest bridge. 🗣️ Hear from producer Ste Russel, an experienced tour guide.
Hace 1 día · Isambard Kingdom Brunel ist zweifellos die prominenteste Figur, aber auch andere Mitglieder der Brunel-Familie haben in verschiedenen Disziplinen Anerkennung gefunden. Zum Beispiel war sein Vater, Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, ebenfalls ein bedeutender Ingenieur, der für den Bau des Thames Tunnel bekannt ist, dem ersten Unterwassertunnel der Welt.
