Mathematical Instruments, Vol. 1: Their Construction, Adjustment, Testing, and Use (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Fry Heather

9780267794966: Mathematical Instruments, Vol. 1: Their Construction, Adjustment, Testing, and Use (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267794967 ISBN 13: 9780267794966

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the tools of precision with a practical guide to mathematical instruments

Discover how drawing and measuring instruments work, from simple rulers to complex devices, and learn their construction, testing, and proper use. This volume presents clear explanations and tested methods perfect for students, engineers, and military professionals alike.

This edition revisits a classic text, updated to reflect improvements in instrument design and measurement practice. It focuses on the drawing and measuring tools that support accurate maps, plans, and calculations, with practical guidance you can apply in everyday work and study. The book emphasizes hands-on results, not theory alone, helping you select, adjust, and test instruments for reliable outcomes.

Step-by-step guidance on constructing and adjusting key instruments
Methods for testing accuracy and ensuring dependable measurements
Techniques for applying instruments to map work, geometry, and arithmetic calculations
Illustrated explanations of slide-rule use and numeration on instrument scales

Ideal for readers of technical history and practitioners who rely on precise measurement in drafting, surveying, and engineering.

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