Mechanics for practical men: containing explanations of the principles of mechanics : the steam engine, with its various proportions : parallel motion, the principles of which are fully and clearly investigated, with practical rules, adapted to the commonest capacity : tables of safety-valve levers : tables of parallel motions : tables of the weight of cast iron pipes : tables of various kinds, on cast and wrought iron, for the use of founders, smiths, &c., : strength and stress of materials : centres of gravity, gyration, &c. : central forces, with their application to the theory of fly wheels, &c. : hydrostatics, and hydraulics : with a short dissertation on rail-roads, &c.

HANN, James; Isaac DODDS.

Published by Newcastle upon Tyne : printed for the authors by Mackenzie and Dent, 1833

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22cm (8vo). vii[i], 208pp, frontis, 3 further plates at rear. Contemporary half morocco gilt, marbled sides. Gilt to spine faded; extremes lightly rubbed.

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• Title: Mechanics for practical men: containing explanations of the principles of mechanics : the steam engine, with its various proportions : parallel motion, the principles of which are fully and clearly investigated, with practical rules, adapted to the commonest capacity : tables of safety-valve levers : tables of parallel motions : tables of the weight of cast iron pipes : tables of various kinds, on cast and wrought iron, for the use of founders, smiths, &c., : strength and stress of materials : ...
• Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne : printed for the authors by Mackenzie and Dent
• Publication Date: 1833
• Binding: Hardcover