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... weight at its centre , and with a weight uniformly distributed General remarks on deflection . Examples 69 70 70 71 72 74 76 81 786868 83 85 85 8885 86 89 90 CHAPTER IX . RESISTANCE TO TORSION . Resistance to torsion CONTENTS . xi.
... weight at its centre , and with a weight uniformly distributed General remarks on deflection . Examples 69 70 70 71 72 74 76 81 786868 83 85 85 8885 86 89 90 CHAPTER IX . RESISTANCE TO TORSION . Resistance to torsion CONTENTS . xi.
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... weight suspended at the lower extremity of an elastic vertical prism produces an elongation 7 , a double weight would produce under the same circumstances a double elongation 2 7 , and so on . Now this law is sufficiently correct for ...
... weight suspended at the lower extremity of an elastic vertical prism produces an elongation 7 , a double weight would produce under the same circumstances a double elongation 2 7 , and so on . Now this law is sufficiently correct for ...
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... weight which a prism of one square inch sectional area will be capable of bearing . The constant S , in such case , is called the coefficient of proof strength . If , however , fracture is about to ensue , S is then called the ...
... weight which a prism of one square inch sectional area will be capable of bearing . The constant S , in such case , is called the coefficient of proof strength . If , however , fracture is about to ensue , S is then called the ...
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... Weights of different materials in pounds avoirdupois per cubic foot . Materials . Weight in lbs . per cubic foot . Water ( pure , at 39 ° 4 ′ Fahr . ) . 62.425 ( sea , ordinary ) 64.05 Mercury ( at 32 ° ) . 848.75 Brick . 125 to 135 ...
... Weights of different materials in pounds avoirdupois per cubic foot . Materials . Weight in lbs . per cubic foot . Water ( pure , at 39 ° 4 ′ Fahr . ) . 62.425 ( sea , ordinary ) 64.05 Mercury ( at 32 ° ) . 848.75 Brick . 125 to 135 ...
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... Weight in lbs . per cubic foot . 164.2 156 187 169 164 to 172 169 to 175 178 109 118 88.6 144 175 to 181 487 to 524-4 533 524 537 549 556 1,186 to 1,224 434 to 456 444 474 to 487 480 712 1,311 to 1,373 655 Steel . Tin 487 to 493 456 to ...
... Weight in lbs . per cubic foot . 164.2 156 187 169 164 to 172 169 to 175 178 109 118 88.6 144 175 to 181 487 to 524-4 533 524 537 549 556 1,186 to 1,224 434 to 456 444 474 to 487 480 712 1,311 to 1,373 655 Steel . Tin 487 to 493 456 to ...
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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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