Papers Read Before Engineering by Toronto School (50 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the proceedings of the Engineering Society, a student group within the School of Practical Science in Toronto, spanning from 1885 to 1894. The group aimed to foster original research, preserve and disseminate research findings, and cultivate mutual assistance among members in the profession. It published an annual pamphlet containing papers read by graduates, members of the profession, and students, covering various engineering subjects, including waterworks systems, gold mining, and cement. The book provides valuable insights into the history of engineering education and practice in Canada during the late 19th century. It showcases the student society's role in promoting research, collaboration, and professional development, highlighting the enduring significance of these principles in the field of engineering. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed historical review of Sanitary Science and explores the impact of the germ theory on its development. Plumbing, drainage, and waste management systems are investigated from the earliest civilizations through the Middle Ages and on to contemporary engineering practices of the 19th century. The text also provides an overview of the emergence and evolution of the germ theory, explaining how scientific discoveries in the 19th century revolutionized understandings of disease transmission. The author explores the role of drainage in preventing the spread of disease and its impact on public health. By providing a comprehensive history of sanitary engineering and the germ theory, this book offers valuable insights for professionals and students in the fields of public health, engineering, and microbiology. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of Engineering Society at the Ontario School of Practical Science. Founded in 1885, the society provided a space for students to engage with each other outside of class and share their knowledge and experiences in the field of engineering. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the society's history, its mission, and its impact on the engineering profession in Ontario. The book also delves into the broader context of engineering education and the role of student societies in fostering innovation and collaboration within the field. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the importance of student organizations in shaping the future of engineering and technological advancements and highlights the significant contributions of the Engineering Society at the Ontario School of Practical Science to the field. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the modern Basic Oxygen steelmaking process, a major 20th-century innovation in metallurgy. The author traces its development from the 1850s to the present day, discussing in detail the impact of the Bessemer process, and the contributions of Gilchrist, Thomas, and Siemens. The book also includes insights into the chemical and physical properties of steel as affected by the Basic Oxygen process. It shows how this has led to the production of steel with a wider range of properties than ever before, making possible the creation of new products and industries, such as automobiles, bridges, and skyscrapers. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the use of iron and steel in mines, highlighting their advantages over traditional timber materials. The author delves into the historical development of iron and steel mining structures, tracing their evolution from early applications to their widespread use in modern mines. Through case studies and examples, the author demonstrates the effectiveness of iron and steel in various mining applications, including shafts, tunnels, drifts, and other structures. The book emphasizes the durability and longevity of iron and steel, comparing their cost-effectiveness to that of wood and masonry. The author also discusses the engineering principles and design considerations involved in using iron and steel in mines, providing valuable insights for engineers and mining professionals. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the role of iron and steel in modern mining practices. 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.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 122 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1889. Proceedings and papers read before the Engineering Society of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, for 1889-90. This institutional volume brings together papers, committee material, and membership lists connected with the Society's meetings in Toronto, with reference to the work and interests of engineering students and graduates. A useful source for the history of engineering education and student professional life in late nineteenth-century Canada, it includes the general committee for 1888-89 and 1889-90, a list of members, and a preface explaining the Society's purpose and the annual publication of selected papers. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 122 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1890. A collected volume of papers read before the Engineering Society of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, for 1890-91. The contents include the President's Address by J. K. Robinson; Underground Waters as Sources of Public Water Supplies in Ontario by P. H. Bryce; The Separate System and the Brockville Sewers by C. J. Marini; Notes on Railway Location and Construction in the North-West by T. S. Russell; Foundations by R. McDowall; Water Supply by E. F. Ball; The Drainage System in Essex and Kent by W. Newman; Photography by W. A. Lea; Freiberg Smelting Process by G. R. Mickle; and Modern Copper Smelting by G. D. Corrigan. The prefatory material outlines the society's work, membership, officers, and its role in publishing selected papers for engineers and surveyors in Ontario. K. H. J. S. F. A. R. D. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 188 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1895. Proceedings and papers of the Engineering Society of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, for 1895-96. The volume brings together a varied collection of student and faculty contributions on engineering, science, and applied technology, including President's Address by G. M. Campbell, Illustrative Causalities in the Workshop by Cromwell Gurney, Lightning Arresters by H. P. Elliott, Planimeters by J. W. Bain, A Brief History of Astronomy by W. L. Innes, Standards in Machine Shop Practice by H. V. Haight, The Chicago Canal and Some Sanitary Problems Connected Therewith by Dr. H. P. Bryce, Double Track Tunnel, Hamilton-Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway by J. Chalmers, The Pendulum by A. M. Scott, The Action of Heat on Cement by J. S. Dobie, Laing's Planetarium by A. T. Laing, Roentgen Radiation by J. C. McLennan, A Simple Form of Telemeter by L. B. Stewart, and Brickwork Masonry by Jos. Keele. An interesting record of engineering teaching and student research in Toronto at the end of the nineteenth century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 250 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1898. A collected volume of papers read before the Engineering Society of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, during the 1898-99 session. The contents cover a wide range of engineering topics, including mechanical wood pulp manufacture, modern interior wiring systems, electrolysis, the Hamilton Cataract Power Company's plant at DeCew Falls, Rat Portage water works, silica Portland cement, pavements, forestry, land drainage in sanitary relations, the Crow's Nest Pass Railway, Junker's gas calorimeter, notes from an engineer's pocket book, adventures on the Abitibi, the conjunction of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries from an engineering standpoint, hints to prospectors, the value of undeveloped mineral claims, the high pressure steam boiler, and Neely's formula for the strength of wooden beams. Contributions are by W. A. Hare, L. B. Chubbuck, F. W. Thorold, J. Chalmers, M. J. Butler, A. W. Campbell, Thos. Southworth, P. H. Bryce, Don. A. Ross, J. L. Davidson, W. H. Ellis, A. E. Lott, E. Y. Neelands, C. T. Harvey, W. R. Stovel, G. R. Mickle, E. Richards, and J. A. Duff, with the President's address by W. E. H. Carter. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 302 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1894. A collection of papers read before the Engineering Society of the School of Practical Science, Toronto, for the 1894-95 session. The contents include the President's Address by A. E. Blackwood, papers on Grading by W. L. Innes, the Maintenance of English Roads by Sidney M. Johnson, Vice-Work by G. M. Campbell, the Country Roads of Ontario by John A. Duff, Aerial Mechanical Flight by C. H. Mitchell, Hirn's Analysis of Heat Distribution in the Cylinder of a Steam Engine by Edgar J. Laschinger, the Ventilation of Sewers by W. F. VanBuskirk, the Cleaning and Annealing of Castings by H. L. McKinnon, the Canadian Dawn Animal by A. T. Tye, the Use of Asphaltum in Engineering Construction by Frank N. Speller, Hardening and Tempering of Steel by E. F. Shipe, Gear Cutting by H. V. Haight, Description of the Finlayson Marine Pipe Boiler by Arthur E. Blackwood, Sewage Disposal in Ontario by R. W. Thomson, Power Switchboard and Dynamo Tending by Robert A. L. Gray, Dynamo Design by E. B. Merrill, and Solutions by A. W. Connor. A valuable student engineering volume from Toronto, with papers, discussions, and society matters. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 666 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 666 Volume 1910-1912.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1885 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 682 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 682 Volume 1915-1923.…