This book is a thorough study of the theory, design, construction, and operation of every kind of machine, with nearly four thousand detailed illustrations as well as many full -page plates and engravings. It contains close to four thousand pages, written by thirty experts and engineers, capturing the depth and breadth of mechanical science at the beginning of the 20th century. The book covers everything from electricity and steam engines to principles of projection and basic geometries, making it an invaluable compendium of knowledge for anyone working with machines. The author notes that such a work is a record of the "ideas and calculations" of engineers; it speaks to the practical and theoretical importance of the field.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough study of the theory, design, construction, and operation of every kind of machine, with nearly four thousand detailed illustrations as well as many full -page plates and engravings. It contains close to four thousand pages, written by thirty experts and engineers, capturing the depth and breadth of mechanical science at the beginning of the 20th century. The book covers everything from electricity and steam engines to principles of projection and basic geometries, making it an invaluable compendium of knowledge for anyone working with machines. The author notes that such a work is a record of the "ideas and calculations" of engineers; it speaks to the practical and theoretical importance of the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282112516_0
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