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El Acueducto de Albear, obra maestra de la ingeniería cubana.

Authors :
Zardoya Loureda, María Victoria
Source :
Arquitectura y Urbanismo. sep-dic2013, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p78-85. 8p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The paper analyzes the characteristics and operation of Albear Aqueduct, an exceptional work of Cuban engineering of all time, designed by the military engineer Francisco Albear and Lara, who also directed its implementation over the second half of the nineteenth century. This important work was able to meet and exceed the needs of the people of that time with excellent water quality and continues running efficiently to the present. For its excellent design won major national and international awards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
Spanish
ISSN :
18155898
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Arquitectura y Urbanismo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108922055