9781334186929 - Strains in Ironwork: A Course of Eight Elementary Lectures Delivered Before the Society of Engineers, in Their Hall, Session 1882-3 (Classic Reprint) di Adams, Henr... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an introduction to strain analysis, the foundational study of the forces acting on ironwork. Written in 1882 by an expert engineer, this book is based on the author's lectures to junior engineers. He sought to provide a simplified explanation of a subject typically taught only through complex mathematics, rendering it accessible to a broader audience. The author believed strain analysis to be an essential skill for engineers involved in the design and construction of iron structures. Beginning with a detailed description of the properties of iron, the book goes on to explain the concepts of load, stress, and strain. The author illustrates how these concepts can be applied to various types of iron structures, including girders, beams, and roofs. The book incorporates numerous diagrams and illustrations to help the reader visualize the forces at play and understand the principles of strain analysis. The book's ultimate goal is to equip engineers with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and construct iron structures that are safe, efficient, and economical. 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.