The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 414
... experiments , we will only add , that after increasing the thickness and length of the rods in the several trials , the absolute strength of oak was found to be 110 lbs . for every 888 of an inch area ( = 1 French line superficial ) ...
... experiments , we will only add , that after increasing the thickness and length of the rods in the several trials , the absolute strength of oak was found to be 110 lbs . for every 888 of an inch area ( = 1 French line superficial ) ...
Page 415
... experiments are shown , which lead us to think it not very far from the truth . From the experiments , more- over , we learn , that the moment a post begins to bend , it loses strength , and that it is not prudent , in practice , to ...
... experiments are shown , which lead us to think it not very far from the truth . From the experiments , more- over , we learn , that the moment a post begins to bend , it loses strength , and that it is not prudent , in practice , to ...
Page 447
... experiments , gave 7 tons 7 cwt . Mean 7 14 1630. The mean of several experiments on the ultimate cohesive strength of a wrought iron bar , 1 inch square section , was : - No. 11 experiments by Captain Brown , gave No. 9 No. 10 No. 4 by ...
... experiments , gave 7 tons 7 cwt . Mean 7 14 1630. The mean of several experiments on the ultimate cohesive strength of a wrought iron bar , 1 inch square section , was : - No. 11 experiments by Captain Brown , gave No. 9 No. 10 No. 4 by ...
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