Useful Handbooks and Tables, etc.
The Practical Mechanic’s Handbook. F. E. Smith. 8/- net. ([See p. 51.])
Materials Used in Sizing. W. F. A. Ermen. ([See p. 54.])
Reference Book for Statical Calculations. Francis Ruff. Crown 8vo. 160 Illustrations. Charts and Diagrams. 4/- net.
The New Steam Tables. Calculated from Professor Callendar’s Researches. Professor C. A. M. Smith, M.Sc., and A. G. Warren, S.Sc. 4/6 net.
Handbook for the Care and Operation of Naval Machinery. Comr. H. C. Dinger, U.S. Navy. 436 pages. 150 Illustrations. Pocket size. 21/- net. 3rd Edn. Revised.
Contents.—Operation of Naval Machinery. Care and Overhaul of Main Plant. Fittings and Auxiliaries. Care and Preservation of Subdivision of Hull. Special Auxiliary Engines. Spare Parts. Tests of Machinery and Piping.
The Law affecting Engineers. W. Valentine Ball, M.A.(Cantab.), Barrister-at-Law, Joint Editor of “Emden’s Building Contracts.” Demy 8vo. 10/6 net.
A concise statement of the powers and duties of an engineer, as between employer and contractor, as arbitrator and as expert witness, together with an outline of the law relating to engineering contracts, and an appendix of forms of contract, with explanatory notes.
Lettering. For Draughtsmen, Engineers and Students. C. W. Reinhardt. 14th Edn. Revised and Enlarged. 10/- net.
Contents.—Inclined and Upright Lettering: Lower-case Letters. Capital Letters, Numerals. Extending Form. Freehand Lettering Applied to Working Drawings. Various Freehand Alphabets. Greek Alphabet. Lettering of Titles. Practice Sheets, Round Writing. Lettering for Photo-reproduction.