This book provides tables and rules for mechanical calculations and instructions for their application to the design and construction of steam engines, boilers, and railways. It is intended to furnish engineers and mechanics with the information they required for their daily work, including areas, circumferences of circles, weights of materials, capacities of cisterns, and the strength and stiffness of various metals. The author sought to compile all necessary calculations and instructions into a single volume for ease of reference and economy. This book belongs to the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, in which engineers and inventors were developing new technologies and methods to meet the demands of industrialization. It is a valuable resource for understanding the practical knowledge and calculations that were essential for engineers and mechanics during this period.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides tables and rules for mechanical calculations and instructions for their application to the design and construction of steam engines, boilers, and railways. It is intended to furnish engineers and mechanics with the information they required for their daily work, including areas, circumferences of circles, weights of materials, capacities of cisterns, and the strength and stiffness of various metals. The author sought to compile all necessary calculations and instructions into a single volume for ease of reference and economy. This book belongs to the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, in which engineers and inventors were developing new technologies and methods to meet the demands of industrialization. It is a valuable resource for understanding the practical knowledge and calculations that were essential for engineers and mechanics during this period. 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 # 9781333583125_0
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