Elementary Introduction to Practical Mechanics: Illustrated by Numerous ExamplesLongmans, 1870 - 324 pages |
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... Beams — Rupture of Beams by Transverse Strain . . 1 82 CHAPTER X. Virtual Velocities — Wort done by a Force — Machines in a State of Uniform Motion — Modulus of Machine — Toothed Wheels — Epicycloid — Form of Teeth — Equilibrium of ...
... Beams — Rupture of Beams by Transverse Strain . . 1 82 CHAPTER X. Virtual Velocities — Wort done by a Force — Machines in a State of Uniform Motion — Modulus of Machine — Toothed Wheels — Epicycloid — Form of Teeth — Equilibrium of ...
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... Beams - Rupture of Beams by Transverse Strain CHAPTER X. Virtual Velocities - Work done by a Force - Machines in a State of Uniform Motion - Modulus of Machine - Toothed Wheels- Epicycloid - Form of Teeth - Equilibrium of Toothed Wheels ...
... Beams - Rupture of Beams by Transverse Strain CHAPTER X. Virtual Velocities - Work done by a Force - Machines in a State of Uniform Motion - Modulus of Machine - Toothed Wheels- Epicycloid - Form of Teeth - Equilibrium of Toothed Wheels ...
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... beam or bar to be L feet , the area of its section to be K square inches , then if by the application of a strain of P lbs . its length becomes L + l , it appears from experiment that P 1 : L ::: E K where E is a constant number ...
... beam or bar to be L feet , the area of its section to be K square inches , then if by the application of a strain of P lbs . its length becomes L + l , it appears from experiment that P 1 : L ::: E K where E is a constant number ...
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... beams under a transverse pressure . TABLE V. CRUSHING PRESSURE IN LBS . PER SQUARE INCH . Material Pressure Material Pressure Wrought Iron 36,000 Granite ( average ) 8,000 Cast Iron ( average ) 112,000 Brass . 10,300 Oak ( English ) dry ...
... beams under a transverse pressure . TABLE V. CRUSHING PRESSURE IN LBS . PER SQUARE INCH . Material Pressure Material Pressure Wrought Iron 36,000 Granite ( average ) 8,000 Cast Iron ( average ) 112,000 Brass . 10,300 Oak ( English ) dry ...
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... beam , crank , & c . , of the engine are the means by which the motive power is applied so as to overcome the resistance . Now it will be remarked that each part of the machine offers more or less resistance to the motion , so that a ...
... beam , crank , & c . , of the engine are the means by which the motive power is applied so as to overcome the resistance . Now it will be remarked that each part of the machine offers more or less resistance to the motion , so that a ...
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ABCD angle of resistance angular angular velocity axis axle beam body brickwork cast iron centre of gravity circle circumference coefficient of friction Crown 8vo cubic foot curve cylinder described determine the number diameter direction distance draw Edition engine epicycloid equal equation equilibrium expended extrados forces acting formula friction frustum given hence horizontal horse-power inclined inclined plane last Example length limiting angle magnitude mass middle point minute modulus moment of inertia motion moving number of units oscillation P₁ parallel forces passing perpendicular plane pressure principle principle of moments Prop pulley R₁ radius raised reaction represent respectively rest resultant right angles rope round screw sliding space square inch steam suppose surface teeth thick thread tion triangle vertical vols wall weight wheel Woodcuts wrought iron
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