9781334184062 - Fire-Stream Tables: For Use of the Inspectors of the Associated Factory Mutual Insurance Companies (Classic Reprint) di Freeman, John Ripley (2 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to fire stream production, from both practical and analytical perspectives. Published at the end of the 19th century, the author shares extensive experiments and observations on the hydraulics of fire hoses and nozzles, establishing formulas and tables that remain foundational for firefighting today. The author conducted rigorous tests of different hose materials and sizes, and various nozzle designs to derive their impact on pressure and stream distance, collected in useful tables that continue to be relevant for modern fire departments. This book provides a historical glimpse into the scientific advancements of firefighting but remains a treasure trove of practical knowledge for plumbing engineers, fire protection consultants, and anybody curious about the technical aspects of fire suppression systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.