Practical Essay on the Strength of Cast Iron and Other Metals: Containing Practical Rules, Tables, and Examples, Founded on a Series of Experiments, ... the Properties of Materials (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Tredgold

 
9780282986407: Practical Essay on the Strength of Cast Iron and Other Metals: Containing Practical Rules, Tables, and Examples, Founded on a Series of Experiments, ... the Properties of Materials (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This revised and expanded book presents practical rules and numerous tables to efficiently design cast iron beams, pillars, shafts, and other structures. Drawing from decades of experiments, the author's rigorous scientific approach provides insights into the properties and capabilities of cast iron, addressing cross-sectional design, flexibility, torsional rigidity, and supporting capacity. With a thorough review of key advancements in cast iron technology, this book serves engineers and architects with a comprehensive guide to utilizing cast iron's exceptional strength to its fullest potential.

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First published in 1822 and reissued here in the 1842 fourth edition, this work by Thomas Tredgold (1788-1829) served as a standard textbook for engineers in the early nineteenth century. Annotated and enhanced by the structural engineer Eaton Hodgkinson (1789-1861), the text addresses both practical and mathematical questions.

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