Mechanics for The Millwright, Machinist, Engineer, Civil Engineer, Architect and Student

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BoD – Books on Demand, Apr 1, 2022 - Fiction - 420 pages
Reprint of the original, first published in 1864. Containing a clear elementary exposition of the principles and practice of building machines.
 

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Contents

CHAPTER I
19
CHAPTER II
55
SPACES
62
Suspension Bridge
80
Flexibility of Elastic Lines
83
Equilibrium of Matter
91
The Lever
97
The Wheel and Axle
104
Rack and Pinion
277
Dynamometer
284
HUXAN LABOUR
289
Source of Power in Animals
295
Inlets
302
Wrought Iron WaterWheels
309
Horizontal Reaction Wheels
315
SteamEngines
323

Pressure against Walls
111
Elasticity of Iron
119
Strength of a ChainLink
125
Law of Inertia
131
Varieties of Motion
132
Pendulum
138
Friotion
144
CHAPTER V
152
ETLUX
155
Stability of a Floating Body
158
Effect of Heat on Gages
164
Position of the Aperturo
168
The Velocity of Water on the Bottom and Sides of a Canal
174
Form of Valves
180
Impediments to Motion
187
Waterpressure Engines
223
Lifting of Water by means of Buckets
238
MOTION IN A STRAIGHT LIN3
245
HalfToothed Wheel
251
Revolving Cylinders
257
Lifting a Stamper or Lover by a Crank
263
Rotary Motion by CogWheels
271
KTECUTED ENGINES
370
Suspension Bridges
387
APPENDIX
397
Weight of Water at Common Temperatures
403
Velocity and Pressure of Wind
404
Liquefaction of Gases
405
Linear Extension by Heat
406
Specifio Gravities
407
Absolute Cohesion of other Matter
408
Strength of Ropes and Chains and Wire Ropes
409
Comparative Strength of Hemp and Iron Cables
410
Dimensions of Cast Iron Columns
411
Resistance of Columns to Pressure
412
Resistance to Tension Crushing and CrossStrain
413
Width of Belts per HorsePower
414
Ductility and Malloability of Metals
415
Weight of Metal Plates per Foot
416
Weight of One Cubio Inch of Metal
417
Value of Fuel
418
Square and Cube Roots
419
Area of Polygong
420
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