Elevator

Since the dawn of time, humans sought the way for more efficient vertical transportation of freight and passengers to different levels. These devices for transport goods up and down represent first elevators.

Elevator history begins several hundred years before Christ. The earliest elevators were called hoists. They were powered by human and animal power, or sometimes water-driven mechanisms. They were in use as early as the 3rd century BC.

Modern elevators were developed during the 1800s. These crude elevators slowly evolved from steam driven to hydraulic power. The first hydraulic elevators were designed using water pressure as the source of power. They were used for conveying materials in factories, warehouses and mines. Hydraulic elevators were often used in European factories.

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Zeppelin

Ferdinand Zeppelin (1838-1917), German military officer, who developed the rigid dirigible, a lighter-than-air vehicle that became known as the zeppelin. Zeppelin was born in Konstanz and educated at the Ludwigsburg Military Academy and the University of Tübingen. He entered the Prussian army in 1858 and went to the United States in 1863 to work as a military observer for the Union army. Zeppelin served in the Franco-German War of 1870-1871; he retired in 1891 with the rank of brigadier general.

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Hydrofoils and hovercraft

 

Hydrofoils and hovercraft are specialized water vehicles. A hydrofoil has small wing-like surfaces, called foils, that are attached to the bottom of its hull. As the hydrofoil accelerates, the foils act much like small aircraft wings, lifting most of the hull out of the water. Because less of the hull is in the water, less effort is used to push the hull against the resistance of the water. Hydrofoil speed varies, but most passenger-carrying hydrofoils can travel about 100 km/hr (about 60 mph). Some experimental models can travel even faster.

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Wheelbarrow

The history of the wheelbarrow began in Greece circa 406 BC. However there are no records that indicate who actually made it.

The Wheelbarrow in Ancient Civilizations

The Greeks didn’t stay what they used the device for. In fact there is nothing that indicates it was utilized for farming. But most scholars assume that the device was employed in construction sites. The vehicle was very likely used to transport certain loads to the site.There is evidence of a one wheeled vehicle in 4th century AD Rome. However the ongoing research suggests that the wheelbarrow may have been used there too. The history of the wheelbarrow doesn’t provide information on its use in the Byzantine Empire. From the fall of Rome to the 11th century, use of the wheelbarrow stopped. There are no records indicating when or why this happened. It is possible that as Europe was plunged into chaos following Rome’s collapse, the vehicle was simply forgotten.

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How to Transport Your Classic Car

Classic car transport is a large branch of car transport; it is a specialized field that includes car transport companies that are dedicated to the transport of antique and vintage cars. Most trailers used for the safe and efficient transport of classic cars are specially designed for smooth travel and protection from road and weather.

Classic car transport companies usually employ only professional drivers who are experienced handlers of antique and exotic cars. Some popular trailer options for secure classic car transport are: six-car enclosed trailers, four-car enclosed trailers, and two-car non-stacking enclosed trailers. Most auto transporters of classic vehicles will offer delivery from door-to-door or delivery to the customer. Most classic car transport companies will accept non-running vehicles.

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Submarine

Submarine, type of warship designed to operate completely underwater for long periods of time. They are designed to submerge and surface, and to maneuver quietly underwater to avoid detection. Submarines can launch a variety of weapons including torpedoes, mines, antiship and land-attack cruise missiles, and submarine launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with nuclear warheads. Modern submarines have a cylindrical hull that tapers at one end and forms a blunt, rounded nose at the other end. They are usually made of high-quality steel but may also be made out of titanium. Most modern submarines are powered by nuclear energy, though some rely on diesel engines and electric batteries for propulsion.

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