Overview
In 2013, construction crews raced to replace a crumbling elevated highway along Seattleās waterfront with a double-decker tunnel running almost two miles under the city. This is the story of Bertha, the mammoth andĀ complexĀ tunnel boring machine that simultaneously dug and built the tunnel, andĀ Deputy Project Manager Greg Hauser and his dedicated crew.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Kids interested in engineering and how machinesĀ functionĀ will love learning about the tunnel boring machine, how itĀ worked,Ā and how Bertha's crew solved problems that arose along the wayĀ to ultimately construct an amazing,Ā earthquake-safe highway under the city.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā In addition to the narrative story the book includes additional information about Bertha and this fascinating engineering feat, including:
- Facts about Bertha and the tunnel
- How Bertha simultaneously dug and built a tunnelĀ
- Engineering background about the tunnelās construction
This book title, Big Bertha (How a Massive Tunnel Boring Machine Dug a Highway under Seattle), ISBN: 9781632173065, by Amanda Abler, Katy Wu, published by Sasquatch Books (September 17, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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