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Tri-nitro-glycerine, as Applied in the Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting, etc., etc., etc.

By George M. Mowbray
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This work surveys the adoption and field use of nitroglycerin as a high‑power blasting agent, opening with accounts of early accidents and engineers' reports. It presents submarine and terrestrial blasting case studies and examines the explosive's chemical properties alongside detailed manufacturing, storage, and purification procedures. It describes electrical firing methods, construction of detonators and exploders, common explosive mixtures, and summarizes patent disputes. Practical guidance for tunnel drilling and blasting operations, safety directions, contractor memoranda, accident summaries, and technical illustrations round out a practical manual intended for engineers, miners, and contractors.

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George M. Mowbray

George M. Mowbray was an author known for his contributions to the field of explosives and engineering. His notable work, "Tri-nitro-glycerine, as Applied in the Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting, etc., etc., etc.," explores the practical applications of nitroglycerin in construction and demolition projects. Mowbray's writing reflects a deep understanding of the technical aspects of blasting and its significance in engineering feats, particularly in challenging environments like tunnels and underwater settings. His work remains a reference point for those interested in the historical development of explosive materials in civil engineering.

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