Introduction To The Mechanical Principles Of Carpentry, In Two Parts: Strength And Stiffness Of Timber, Statics Applied To Constructions Of Timber (1827) - Hardcover

Hale, Associate Professor Benjamin

9781169727434: Introduction To The Mechanical Principles Of Carpentry, In Two Parts: Strength And Stiffness Of Timber, Statics Applied To Constructions Of Timber (1827)

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ISBN 10: 1169727433 ISBN 13: 9781169727434

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Introduction To The Mechanical Principles Of Carpentry, In Two Parts: Strength And Stiffness Of Timber, Statics Applied To Constructions Of Timber (1827) is a book written by Benjamin Hale. The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the strength and stiffness of timber, and the second part deals with the application of statics to constructions of timber. The book is intended as an introduction to the mechanical principles of carpentry and is aimed at carpenters and builders who want to understand the underlying principles of their craft. The first part of the book covers the properties of timber, including its strength, stiffness, and elasticity. The second part of the book covers the application of statics to the construction of timber structures, including the calculation of loads, stresses, and deflections. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts presented. Overall, Introduction To The Mechanical Principles Of Carpentry, In Two Parts: Strength And Stiffness Of Timber, Statics Applied To Constructions Of Timber (1827) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the mechanics of carpentry and the construction of timber structures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Benjamin Hale is also the author of the novel"The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore". His fiction and nonfiction have appeared, among other places, in "Conjunctions", "Harper s", "The New York Times", "The WashingtonPost", and "Dissent", and has been anthologized in"BestAmerican Science and Nature Writing".Originally from Colorado, he is a senior editorof "Conjunctions", currently teaches at Bard College, and lives in a small town in New York s Hudson Valley.

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