Handbook of Natural Philosophy: Electricity, Magnetism and Acoustics, Volume 5

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Lockwood, 1874 - 442 pages
 

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Page 5 - THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF CARPENTRY : a Treatise on the Pressure and Equilibrium of Timber Framing, the Resistance of Timber, and the Construction of Floors, Arches, Bridges, Roofs, Uniting Iron and Stone with Timber, &c. To which is added an Essay on the Nature and Properties of Timber...
Page 27 - Plates. 5s. 130. GRECIAN ARCHITECTURE, An Inquiry into the Principles of Beauty in ; with an Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Art in ^ Greece. By the EARL OF ABERDEEN. is. %,* The two preceding Works in One handsome Vol., half bound, entitled "ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE,
Page 435 - LIST OF CONTENTS. I. Historical Sketch of some of the means that have been adopted for the Supply of Water to Cities and Towns. — II. Water and the Foreign Matter usually associated with it— III. Rainfall and Evaporation.— IV. Springs and the waterbearing formations of various districts. — V. Measurement and Estimation of the Flow of Water.— VI. On the Selection of the Source of Supply.— VII. Wells.— VIII.
Page 441 - IRON AND STEEL. A work for the Forge, Foundry, Factory, and Office. Containing ready, useful, and trustworthy Information for Ironmasters and their Stock•takers ; Managers of Bar, Rail, Plate, and Sheet Rolling Mills ; Iron and Metal Founders ; Iron Ship and Bridge Builders; Mechanical, Mining, and Consulting Engineers; Architects, Contractors, Builders, &c. By CHARLES HOARE, Author of " The Slide Rule,
Page 442 - Engine Work, Sheaves and Pulleys, Pipes and Columns, Screws, Machine Parts, Pumps and Cocks, the Moulding of Patterns in Loam and Greensand, &c., together with the methods of estimating the weight of Castings ; to which is added an Appendix of Tables for Workshop Reference.
Page 20 - Tables for Land Valuers. THE LAND VALUER'S BEST ASSISTANT: being Tables, on a very much improved Plan, for Calculating the Value of Estates. With Tables for reducing Scotch, Irish, and Provincial Customary Acres to Statute Measure, &c. By R. HUDSON, CE New Edition, royal 32mo, leather, gilt edges, elastic band, 4*.
Page 439 - TRAMWAYS: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING. Embracing a Comprehensive History of the System ; with an exhaustive Analysis of the Various Modes of Traction, including Horse Power, Steam, Cable Traction, Electric Traction, &c.
Page 22 - A Complete Epitome of the Laws of this Country' EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWYER ; a Handy-Book of the Principles of Law and Equity. By A BARRISTER.
Page 440 - Tunnel Shafts. THE CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE TUNNEL SHAFTS: A Practical and Theoretical Essay. By JH WATSON BUCK, M. Inst. CE, Resident Engineer, London and Nortn- Western Railway.
Page 433 - Whether we consider the liberality and beauty of the illustrations, the charm of the writing, or the durable interest of the matter, we must express our belief that there is hardly to be found...

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