The Mechanics of Construction, EtcDughton, Bull & Company, 1861 |
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... corresponding theoretical section . Throughout the whole work the method of determining the dimensions of the different parts of a structure , in order to fulfil certain conditions , has been attentively kept in view . This important ...
... corresponding theoretical section . Throughout the whole work the method of determining the dimensions of the different parts of a structure , in order to fulfil certain conditions , has been attentively kept in view . This important ...
Page xvi
... corresponding alteration in the numbering of the Articles to which reference is made in these pages , the following is the reading of the Articles of reference : - - For the Articles 111 , 114 , 116 , 122 , 124 , 125 , referred to in pp ...
... corresponding alteration in the numbering of the Articles to which reference is made in these pages , the following is the reading of the Articles of reference : - - For the Articles 111 , 114 , 116 , 122 , 124 , 125 , referred to in pp ...
Page 4
... corresponding variation in the reactions of the extreme sup- ports . We shall then have as many systems of values as ... correspond to the height of arc produced by the removal of the support . It is possible then to remove the ...
... corresponding variation in the reactions of the extreme sup- ports . We shall then have as many systems of values as ... correspond to the height of arc produced by the removal of the support . It is possible then to remove the ...
Page 5
... corresponding resistance by the body subjected to the straining force , viz . ( 1 ) Resistance to traction or extension . ( 2 ) Resistance to compression . ( 3 ) Resistance to flexion . ( 4 ) Resistance to torsion . ( 5 ) Resistance to ...
... corresponding resistance by the body subjected to the straining force , viz . ( 1 ) Resistance to traction or extension . ( 2 ) Resistance to compression . ( 3 ) Resistance to flexion . ( 4 ) Resistance to torsion . ( 5 ) Resistance to ...
Page 6
... correspond to the limits of elasticity , are considerably less than those required to produce fracture . If , however , the strains to which a body is sub- jected be kept within the limits of elasticity , the error if any , will be on ...
... correspond to the limits of elasticity , are considerably less than those required to produce fracture . If , however , the strains to which a body is sub- jected be kept within the limits of elasticity , the error if any , will be on ...
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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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