The Mechanics of Construction, EtcDughton, Bull & Company, 1861 |
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... coefficient or constant , called respectively the coefficient of rupture ... safety which is less than that of proof strength . The earlier writers on ... safety . In some cases a problem , which in ordinary statics is in- determinate ...
... coefficient or constant , called respectively the coefficient of rupture ... safety which is less than that of proof strength . The earlier writers on ... safety . In some cases a problem , which in ordinary statics is in- determinate ...
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... coefficient of proof strength . If , however , fracture is about to ensue , S is then called the coefficient of ultimate or absolute ... coefficients of safety and ultimate strength . Ordinary 10 RESISTANCE TO EXTENSION OR COMPRESSION .
... coefficient of proof strength . If , however , fracture is about to ensue , S is then called the coefficient of ultimate or absolute ... coefficients of safety and ultimate strength . Ordinary 10 RESISTANCE TO EXTENSION OR COMPRESSION .
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... coefficient of safety of the wire being taken at 16,000 . Ans . 266 of an inch . 12. A wrought iron bar is to sustain safely a load of 6,000 lbs . in the direction of its axis . The dimensions of its rectangular section are to be in the ...
... coefficient of safety of the wire being taken at 16,000 . Ans . 266 of an inch . 12. A wrought iron bar is to sustain safely a load of 6,000 lbs . in the direction of its axis . The dimensions of its rectangular section are to be in the ...
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... Coefficient of ultimate strength • Coefficient of safety . · Cast - iron water pipes . Coefficient of ultimate strength · Coefficient of safety . 34,000 4,250 16,500 2,750 Section 2 . BOILER STAYS AND BOLTS . 18. The sides of locomotive ...
... Coefficient of ultimate strength • Coefficient of safety . · Cast - iron water pipes . Coefficient of ultimate strength · Coefficient of safety . 34,000 4,250 16,500 2,750 Section 2 . BOILER STAYS AND BOLTS . 18. The sides of locomotive ...
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... safety ) in order that it may sustain the pressure without injury , the diameter of the piston being half an inch , and the coefficient of resistance of the metal 16,500 lbs . First , to find the pressure p on a unit of surface of the ...
... safety ) in order that it may sustain the pressure without injury , the diameter of the piston being half an inch , and the coefficient of resistance of the metal 16,500 lbs . First , to find the pressure p on a unit of surface of the ...
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angle axle beam breadth c₁ catenary centre of gravity centre of pressure chain circular arch coefficient of resistance coefficient of safety common catenary compression cosec cross section cubic foot curve of pressure cylinder deflection Denote density determined diameter dimensions Edition equal equation equilibrium exterior forces extrados extremity F. A. Paley Fcap feet fibre find the thickness fixed formula fracture h₁ Hence horizontal line horizontal position horizontal thrust inertia intrados king-post length lever arm load lowest point modulus of elasticity moment of inertia moments neutral axis parabola parallel perpendicular plane preceding prism PROP r+ h r₁ radius rafter rectangular roof section HK segmental arch sin² springing line stability straining force supported supposed surcharge thickness of pier tie-beam torsion trapezoid triangle vertical pressure weight Wherefore
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