This book, published in the 19th century, is a comprehensive guide to the determination of timber scantlings (sizes) required to carry a specified load or to have a specified deflection under various conditions. The author provides tables for various species of timber, providing guidance for architects, builders, and carpenters. The book holds historical significance as an early attempt to introduce scientific methods into timber engineering and continues to be relevant for historical preservation and restoration projects. It presents valuable insights into the strength and behavior of different types of timber under various loading conditions, offering practical solutions for structural design and construction.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in the 19th century, is a comprehensive guide to the determination of timber scantlings (sizes) required to carry a specified load or to have a specified deflection under various conditions. The author provides tables for various species of timber, providing guidance for architects, builders, and carpenters. The book holds historical significance as an early attempt to introduce scientific methods into timber engineering and continues to be relevant for historical preservation and restoration projects. It presents valuable insights into the strength and behavior of different types of timber under various loading conditions, offering practical solutions for structural design and construction. 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 # 9781528317061_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781528317061
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781528317061
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