Earthwork Slips and Subsidences upon Public Works Their Causes, Prevention, and Reparation

"Earthwork Slips and Subsidences upon Public Works" by John Newman is a late 19th century scientific book that explores the problems construction projects face when the ground shifts and sinks. It explains to engineers and workers why earthwork fails in public works, such as railroads and canals, focusing on prevention and repair. Beginning with an overview of what causes these land failures, the book looks at environmental impacts along with how the earth is made up. Newman underscores how important it is to plan carefully and manage building spots to avoid these problems. He acknowledges that, despite all precautions, nature can still present unpredictable earth challenges.