 it is a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous stones, that pyramids are formed, having for their base the upper side of the cube next the lever, the action of which displaces the sides of the cubes, precisely as if a wedge had operated between them.  The operative mechanic, and British machinist - Page 226by John Nicholson (civil engineer.) - 1825 - 795 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Royal Society (Great Britain) - Electronic journals - 1833 - 486 pages
...be regarded as a characteristic of strength. In the rupture of amorphous stones, Mr. Rennie remarks, that pyramids are formed, having for their base the...precisely as if a wedge had operated between them. On the Office of the Heart Wood of Trees. By TA Knight, Esq. FRS In a Letter addressed to the Right... | |
 | Royal Society (Great Britain) - Electronic journals - 1833 - 502 pages
...be regarded as a characteristic of strength. In the rupture of amorphous stones, Mr. Rennie remarks, that pyramids are formed, having for their base the...of which displaces the sides of the cubes precisely a* if a wedge had operated between them. On the Office nf the Heart Wood of Trees. By TA Knight, Esq.... | |
 | Bindon Blood Stoney - Girders - 1869 - 378 pages
...perpendicular cracks and splinters a considerable time before they crushed." Mr. Rennie observes, " it is a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous stones,...precisely as if a wedge had operated between them." Mr. Wilkinson remarks (p. 347), " The results of the cubes experimented on, show the strongest stones... | |
 | Bindon Blood Stoney - Girders - 1869 - 370 pages
...perpendicular cracks and splinters a considerable time before they crushed." Mr. Rennie observes, " it is a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous stones,...precisely as if a wedge had operated between them." Mr. Wilkinson remarks (p. 347), " The results of the cubes experimented on, show the strongest stones... | |
 | Bindon Blood Stoney - Girders - 1873 - 686 pages
...formed perpendicular cracks and splinters a considerable time before they crushed." Mr. Rennie observes, "it is a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous...precisely as if a wedge had operated between them." Mr. Wilkinson remarks, " The results of the (one inch) cubes experimented on show the strongest stones... | |
 | Bindon Blood Stoney - Girders - 1886 - 854 pages
...perpendicular cracks and splinters a considerable time before they crushed." Eennie observes : — " It is a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous stones,...of the cubes, precisely as if a wedge had operated Load at which trick cracked. Load at which brick crushed to powder. DESCRIPTION OF BRICK. Tons per... | |
 | Quincy Adams Gillmore - Cement - 1888 - 238 pages
...pronounced at the latter end, and the formation of an opposing pyramid be prevented. Mr. Rennie mentions as "a curious fact in the rupture of amorphous stones,...precisely as if a wedge had operated between them." Mr. Clark says, concerning sandstones, that " after fracture the upper portion generally retained the... | |
 | Physics - 1819 - 502 pages
...scratch, have nevertheless a repulsive power approaching to granite itself*. It is a curious fact in tire rupture of amorphous stones, that pyramids are formed,...cut the cubes in the direction of their diagonals. Experiments made on the transverse Strain of cast Bars, the Ends loose. June 8/h, 1817f. Weight of... | |
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