A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... examples imply a high degree of technical competence . In making these products craftsmen cannot have failed to ... example : there was the observation by J. R. Glauber ( 1603-70 ) of the resistance of lead to sulphuric acid , an observa ...
... examples imply a high degree of technical competence . In making these products craftsmen cannot have failed to ... example : there was the observation by J. R. Glauber ( 1603-70 ) of the resistance of lead to sulphuric acid , an observa ...
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... examples show the extent of the application of precision engineer- ing at this time : until then , although it ... example , that the boring of the cylinders of steam- engines then showed a very high degree of precision . Several decades ...
... examples show the extent of the application of precision engineer- ing at this time : until then , although it ... example , that the boring of the cylinders of steam- engines then showed a very high degree of precision . Several decades ...
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... examples of the use of machine - tools for mass - production . The plant was in full operation in Ports- mouth by 1808 , with a yearly output of 130 000 blocks . With this machinery ten unskilled men did the work of 110 skilled men ...
... examples of the use of machine - tools for mass - production . The plant was in full operation in Ports- mouth by 1808 , with a yearly output of 130 000 blocks . With this machinery ten unskilled men did the work of 110 skilled men ...
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GLASS by L M ANGUSBUTTERWORTH Director The Newton Heath Glass | 12 |
TELEGRAPHY by G R M GARRATT Deputy Keeper Department of Electrical | 22 |
FISH PRESERVATION by C L CUTTING Officer in Charge Humber | 44 |
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