Experiments on the Strength of Wrought-Iron and of Chain-Cables : Report of the Committees of the United States Board Appointed to Test Iron, Steel and Other Metals, on Chain-Cables, Malleable Iron, and Re-Heating and Re-Rolling Wrought-Iron; Including Mis

L. A. Beardslee

ISBN 10: 1528246969 / ISBN 13: 9781528246965

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Experiments on the Strength of Wrought-Iron and of Chain-Cables : Report of the Committees of the United States Board Appointed to Test Iron, Steel and Other Metals, on Chain-Cables, Malleable Iron, and Re-Heating and Re-Rolling Wrought-Iron; Including Mis
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528246969
• ISBN 13: 9781528246965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Unlock the science behind cable strength and iron work

This historical study presents detailed experiments on the properties of wrought iron and chain cables. It explains how different irons behave under tension, impact, and welding, and what makes certain metals better for heavy-duty cables.

The book collects data from thousands of tests, showing how bar iron translates into cable strength and where weaknesses tend to appear. It also compares welded and unwelded links and explores how manufacturing choices affect durability and safety.

• How tension and impact testing reveal the strength of common iron bars
• How welding quality and reduction during rolling influence cable reliability
• Practical findings about open vs. studded links and their performance
• Analyses linking chemical composition to physical properties and strength

Ideal for readers interested in historical engineering research, metal testing, and the development of safe, durable cable designs for bridges, machinery, and heavy industry.