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Page iii
... conditions of mechanical constructions have now been divested , in a great measure , of empiricism , and systematic theories have been raised on the foundations of demonstrative evidence . Numerous practical mechanicians , aided by ...
... conditions of mechanical constructions have now been divested , in a great measure , of empiricism , and systematic theories have been raised on the foundations of demonstrative evidence . Numerous practical mechanicians , aided by ...
Page iv
... conditions , has been attentively kept in view . This important feature constitutes a distinguishing characteristic of the present publication . In no other English work is this method adopted with respect to TORSION , SOLIDS OF EQUAL ...
... conditions , has been attentively kept in view . This important feature constitutes a distinguishing characteristic of the present publication . In no other English work is this method adopted with respect to TORSION , SOLIDS OF EQUAL ...
Page xiii
... Conditions of equilibrium of a circular arch Thickness of pier necessary to support a semicircular arch . Another formula for thickness of pier . Examples 140 145 · 146 148 Section 3 . CIRCULAR ARCHES WITH SURCHARGE . Conditions of ...
... Conditions of equilibrium of a circular arch Thickness of pier necessary to support a semicircular arch . Another formula for thickness of pier . Examples 140 145 · 146 148 Section 3 . CIRCULAR ARCHES WITH SURCHARGE . Conditions of ...
Page xiv
... Conditions of stability of an arch of any form with a horizontal symmetrical surcharge . Conditions of stability of an arch of any form with horizontal surcharge not symmetrical . Certain calculations by Thomas Simpson's Rule Section 5 ...
... Conditions of stability of an arch of any form with a horizontal symmetrical surcharge . Conditions of stability of an arch of any form with horizontal surcharge not symmetrical . Certain calculations by Thomas Simpson's Rule Section 5 ...
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... conditions under which fracture would ensue , this proportion between the forces which strain bodies and their effects , ceases to hold ; and , consequently , it is to be expected that the formulæ of solution then give results contrary ...
... conditions under which fracture would ensue , this proportion between the forces which strain bodies and their effects , ceases to hold ; and , consequently , it is to be expected that the formulæ of solution then give results contrary ...
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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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