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Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel. Wood engraving, Paris, 1874
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Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel. Wood engraving, Paris, 1874
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel. Wood engraving, Paris, 1874; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38208482
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1874 Civil Compressed Drill Engineer Germain Machinery Mechanisation Mont Physics Pneumatics Tunnel Tunnels Wood (material)
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This wood engraving from 1874 showcases Germain Sommeiller's revolutionary compressed air rock drill, a groundbreaking invention that played a crucial role in the construction of the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. As the engineer behind the Mont Cenis tunnel, Sommeiller was at the forefront of innovation in civil engineering during his time.
The intricate details of this print highlight the intricate machinery and mechanization involved in drilling through solid rock using compressed air technology. The sheer power and precision required for such a task are evident in every line and curve of this historic illustration.
The Mont Cenis and St Gothard tunnels were monumental achievements in engineering, connecting regions previously inaccessible by rail. Sommeiller's expertise and ingenuity paved the way for future advancements in tunnel construction, setting new standards for efficiency and safety.
As we gaze upon this piece of history captured on paper, we are reminded of the incredible feats accomplished by visionaries like Germain Sommeiller. His legacy lives on through his contributions to modern infrastructure, forever etched into the annals of engineering excellence.
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