A Popular Exposition of the Effect of Forces Applied to Draught: With Illustrations of the Principles of Action, and Tables of the Performance of Horses and of Locomotive Engines on Railways (Classic - Hardcover

David Rankine

9780266530558: A Popular Exposition of the Effect of Forces Applied to Draught: With Illustrations of the Principles of Action, and Tables of the Performance of Horses and of Locomotive Engines on Railways (Classic

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ISBN 10: 0266530559 ISBN 13: 9780266530558

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how forces, friction, and wheels shape movement on land and rails.

This accessible treatise explains the effect of forces applied to draught, with clear illustrations of action and tables showing horse and locomotive performance. It connects ideas about friction, mechanical advantage, and the limits of power on level and inclined surfaces. The discussion blends theory with practical experiments, helping readers understand how engines, horses, and wheels work together on real railways.

Written in the spirit of early engineering science, this edition presents key ideas about resistance to motion, different kinds of friction, and how rail and wheel design influence traction and speed. It includes tables and explanations that connect practical results to the underlying principles, making complex topics easier to grasp for students and curious readers alike.

How friction arises from obstacles on surfaces and how it affects draught.
How wheels provide mechanical and speed advantages on rails and what limits their grip.
How locomotive engines perform on inclined rails, including factors like adhesion and steam power.
What experiments and calculations reveal about horse power, engine power, and their practical implications.

Ideal for readers with an interest in the history of engineering, physics of motion, and early railway science.

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