A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... vault ( D ) . The molten metal was let out into the moulds for casting through a channel ( B ) . The smoke escaped through a chimney ( K ) . Despite the increasing use of cupola furnaces , castings continued also to be produced directly ...
... vault ( D ) . The molten metal was let out into the moulds for casting through a channel ( B ) . The smoke escaped through a chimney ( K ) . Despite the increasing use of cupola furnaces , castings continued also to be produced directly ...
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... vaults at the Louvre . In 1779 J. G. Soufflot ( 1713-81 ) planned an iron frame of 15 ft 8 in span to carry a mansard roof , a coved ceiling , and a skylight 17 ft wide . It covered a hall and stairs leading from a public entrance to a.
... vaults at the Louvre . In 1779 J. G. Soufflot ( 1713-81 ) planned an iron frame of 15 ft 8 in span to carry a mansard roof , a coved ceiling , and a skylight 17 ft wide . It covered a hall and stairs leading from a public entrance to a.
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... vaults in the Bank of England ( 1792 ) . They were commended in a report of a committee of the Associated Architects on the prevention of fires ( 1791 ) . William Strutt ( 1756– 1830 ) , a prominent mill - owner of Derby and Belper ...
... vaults in the Bank of England ( 1792 ) . They were commended in a report of a committee of the Associated Architects on the prevention of fires ( 1791 ) . William Strutt ( 1756– 1830 ) , a prominent mill - owner of Derby and Belper ...
Contents
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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