Modern shipbuilding and the men engaged in itPollock, David
History
Modern shipbuilding and the men engaged in it
Pollock, David
Shipbuilding -- Great Britain
Introduction—History of Gas Lighting—Chemistry of Gas
Manufacture, by Lewis Thompson, Esq., M.R.C.S.—Coal,
with Analyses, by J. Paterson, Lewis Thompson, and
G. R. Hislop, Esqrs.—Retorts, Iron and Clay—Retort
Setting—Hydraulic Main—Condensers—Exhausters—Washers
and Scrubbers—Purifiers—Purification—History of Gas
Holder—Tanks, Brick and Stone, Composite, Concrete,
Cast-iron, Compound Annular Wrought-iron—Specifications—Gas
Holders—Station Meter—Governor—Distribution—Mains—Gas
Mathematics, or Formulæ for the Distribution of
Gas, by Lewis Thompson, Esq.—Services—Consumers’
Meters—Regulators—Burners—Fittings—Photometer—Carburization of
Gas—Air Gas and Water Gas—Composition of Coal Gas, by Lewis
Thompson, Esq.—Analyses of Gas—Influence of Atmospheric Pressure
and Temperature on Gas—Residual Products—Appendix—Description of
Retort Settings, Buildings, etc., etc.
_Practical Geometry, Perspective, and Engineering Drawing_; a
Course of Descriptive Geometry adapted to the Requirements of the
Engineering Draughtsman, including the determination of cast shadows
and Isometric Projection, each chapter being followed by numerous
examples; to which are added rules for Shading, Shade-lining, etc.,
together with practical instructions as to the Lining, Colouring,
Printing, and general treatment of Engineering Drawings, with a
chapter on drawing Instruments. By GEORGE S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E.
Second edition, _with 21 plates_. 2 vols., cloth, 10_s._ 6_d._
_The Elements of Graphic Statics._ By Professor KARL VON OTT,
translated from the German by G. S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E., Instructor
in Mechanical Drawing, Royal Indian Engineering College. _With 93
illustrations_, crown 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_The Principles of Graphic Statics._ By GEORGE SYDENHAM CLARKE, Capt.
Royal Engineers. _With 112 illustrations_. 4to, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_Dynamo-Electric Machinery_: A Manual for Students of
Electro-technics. By SILVANUS P. THOMPSON, B.A., D.Sc., Professor
of Experimental Physics in University College, Bristol, etc., etc.
_Illustrated_, 8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_The New Formula for Mean Velocity of Discharge of Rivers and
Canals._ By W. R. KUTTER. Translated from articles in the
‘Cultur-Ingénieur,’ by LOWIS D’A. JACKSON, Assoc. Inst. C.E. 8vo,
cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_Practical Hydraulics_; a Series of Rules and Tables for the use
of Engineers, etc., etc. By THOMAS BOX. Fifth edition, _numerous
plates_, post 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_A Practical Treatise on the Construction of Horizontal and Vertical
Waterwheels_, specially designed for the use of operative mechanics.
By WILLIAM CULLEN, Millwright and Engineer. _With 11 plates_. Second
edition, revised and enlarged, small 4to, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_Tin_: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing and Smelting
it abroad; with Notes upon Arsenic, Bismuth and Wolfram. By ARTHUR G.
CHARLETON, Mem. American Inst. of Mining Engineers. _With plates_,
8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
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