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Theory and Practice of Mechanics. S. E. Slocum. B.E., Ph.D. Demy 8vo. 442 + xlii pages. Illustrated with diagrams, etc. 15/- net.
Dynamometers. Rev. Frederick John Jervis-Smith, M.A., F.R.S. Edited and amplified by Charles Vernon Boys, F.R.S. 118 Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 14/- net.
Contents.—Introduction. Friction. Planimeters. Friction Brakes. Water Brakes. Air Brake. Magnetic Brake Dynamometer. End Thrust Brakes. Historical. Transmission. Dynamometers. Torsion Power Measuring Machines. Torsion Power-Measuring Machines by different Inventors. The Cradle Dynamometer. Dynamometric Tests of Motor-Car Engines. Model Ship Dynamometers used in Aeronautics.
A Handbook of Testing. C. A. Middleton Smith, B.Sc., A.M.I.M.E., A.M.I.E.E. Professor of Engineering in the University of Hong Kong, late of East London College; Author of “Lectures on Suction Gas Plants,” etc. I. Materials. 2nd Edn. 14/- net. II. Prime Movers. In Preparation.
Mechanical Movements, Powers, Devices and Appliances. Gardner D. Hiscox, M.E., Author of “Gas, Gasoline, and Oil Engines,” etc. Over 400 pages. 1646 Illustrations and Descriptive Text. Demy 8vo. 18/- net.
Mechanical Appliances. Supplementary Volume to Mechanical Movements. Gardner D. Hiscox, M.E. 400 pages. About 1000 Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 18/- net.
Mechanical Technology. G. F. Charnock, M.Inst.C.E., M.Inst.M.E. Demy 8vo. 650 pages. 12/6 net.
This work, designed chiefly for engineering students, deals in a comprehensive manner with the preparation and properties of the raw material, the production of castings by taking advantage of the property of fusibility, and the production of bars, plates, forgings, etc., by utilising the properties of malleability and ductility. It is perhaps the most complete manual on the subject in any language.
The Elements of Mechanics of Materials. A Text-Book for Students in Engineering Courses. C. E. Houghton, A.B., M.M.E. Demy 8vo. 10/6 net.
Precision Grinding. A Practical Book on the Use of Grinding Machinery for Machine Men. H. Darbyshire. Pages viii + 162. Demy 8vo. 6/6 net.
Forging of Iron and Steel. A Text-Book for the use of Students in Colleges, Secondary Schools and the Workshop. W. Allyn Richards. Demy 8vo. 337 Illustrations. Price 7/6 net.
Contents.—Historic Use of Iron and Steel. Iron and Steel. Equipment. Fuel and Fires. Drawing Down and Upsetting. Bending and Twisting. Splitting, Punching, and Riveting. The Uses of Blacksmiths’ Tools. Welding. Electric, Autogenous and Thermit Welding. Brazing. Tool Steel. High Speed Tool Steel. Art Ironwork. Steam and Power Hammers. Calculations. Appendix. Index.
Water Softening and Treatment: Condensing Plant, Feed Pumps and Heaters for Steam Users and Manufacturers. W. H. Booth, F.G.S., M.Am.Soc.C.E. 2nd Edn. With Tables and many Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 9/6 net.
Dock and Lock Machinery. William Hunter, M.Inst.C.E. Demy 8vo. Illustrated.
Dies: Their Construction and Use for the Modern Working of Sheet Metals. Joseph V. Woodworth. 384 pages. Demy 8vo. 31/6 net.
Governors and the Governing of Prime Movers. W. Trinks, M.E. Demy 8vo. 22/6 net.
Shop Kinks. A book for Engineers and Machinists, showing Special Ways of doing Better, Cheap, and Rapid Work. Robert Grimshaw. 4th Edn. With 222 Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 24/- net.
Cams, and the Principles of their Construction. George Jepson, Instructor in Mechanical Drawing in the Massachusetts Normal School. Demy 8vo. 12/- net.
The Economic and Commercial Theory of Heat Power-Plants. Robert H. Smith, A.M.Inst.C.E., M.I.M.E., M.I.E.E., etc. Prof. Em. of Engineering and Mem. Ord. Meiji. Numerous Diagrams. Royal 8vo. 24/- net.
Entropy: Or, Thermodynamics from an Engineer’s Standpoint, and the Reversibility of Thermodynamics. James Swinburne, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.E.E., etc. Illustrated with Diagrams. Crown 8vo. 5/- net.
Compressed Air: Its Production, Uses and Applications. Gardner D. Hiscox, M.E., Author of “Mechanical Movements Powers, Devices,” etc. 5th Edn. Revised and Enlarged. 665 pages. 540 Illustrations and 44 Air Tables. Demy 8vo. 25/- net.
Natural Sources of Power. Robert S. Ball, B.Sc., A.M.Inst.C.E. With 104 Diagrams and Illustrations. Ex. Crown 8vo. 7/6 net.