Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel Manufacturers, Metallurgists, Mine Proprietors, Engineers, Shipbuilders, Scientists, Capitalists ..., Volume 42Perry Fairfax Nursey Knight and Lacey, 1845 |
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... employed was Memel red and yellow pine . During the latter part of the opera- tions the cast - iron rails were laid upon a plank of African oak , 1 inch thick , fixed upon the railway beams , as it was feared that the great weight would ...
... employed was Memel red and yellow pine . During the latter part of the opera- tions the cast - iron rails were laid upon a plank of African oak , 1 inch thick , fixed upon the railway beams , as it was feared that the great weight would ...
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... employed , were used in other works , then carrying on by the Harbour Commis- sioners , and the men who worked at the winches , when they had accomplished their task , were taken off to other work con- nected with the building of the ...
... employed , were used in other works , then carrying on by the Harbour Commis- sioners , and the men who worked at the winches , when they had accomplished their task , were taken off to other work con- nected with the building of the ...
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... employed at the works of Messrs . Fisher , in Renfrewshire , for a considerable length of time , and had never seen any machine used by them having the vibrating motion , or similar in descrip- tion to that of the patentee . To ...
... employed at the works of Messrs . Fisher , in Renfrewshire , for a considerable length of time , and had never seen any machine used by them having the vibrating motion , or similar in descrip- tion to that of the patentee . To ...
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... employed by Albert Durer , in producing those peculiar effects for which his bold masterly style is so re- markable . Even in modern wood en- gravings cross - hatching is but sparingly introduced , while in those of an early date it ...
... employed by Albert Durer , in producing those peculiar effects for which his bold masterly style is so re- markable . Even in modern wood en- gravings cross - hatching is but sparingly introduced , while in those of an early date it ...
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... employed at their own homes , copying for illustrated works . I sincerely trust these hints may be found useful in promoting an art I much admire . I remain , Sir , your obedient servant , 7 , King William - street , City , January 4 ...
... employed at their own homes , copying for illustrated works . I sincerely trust these hints may be found useful in promoting an art I much admire . I remain , Sir , your obedient servant , 7 , King William - street , City , January 4 ...
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Page 109 - they were in large flocks containing both species in the proportion of two of the former to one of the latter " (the present)
Page 83 - So that, having a way to make my vessels so that they are strengthened by the force within them, and the one to fill after the other, I have seen the water run like a constant fountain stream forty feet high.
Page 84 - An admirable and most forcible way to drive up water by fire, not by drawing or sucking it upwards, for that must be as the philosopher calleth it, infra spheeram activitatis, which is but at such a distance. But this way hath no bounder, if the vessels be strong enough ; for I have taken a piece of a whole cannon, whereof the end was burst, and filled it three...
Page 254 - It is far from my wish to promulgate to the world that the ridiculous expectations, or rather professions, of the enthusiastic speculatist, will be realised, and that we shall see engines travelling at the rate of twelve, sixteen, eighteen, twenty miles an hour. Nothing could do 'more harm towards their general adoption and improvement than the promulgation of such nonsense...
Page 226 - Walton do hereby describe the manner in which my said invention is to be performed, by the following statement thereof, reference being had to the drawing annexed, and to the figures and letters marked thereon...
Page 83 - ... but unanimously, and with harmony agreeing they all augment and contribute strength unto the intended work and operation: And therefore I call this A Semi-omnipotent Engine, and do intend that a Model thereof be buried with me.
Page 58 - ... the use of carburet of manganese in any process whereby iron is converted into steel.
Page 126 - As the three angles of a plane triangle are equal to two right angles, that is, to 180° (Euc, 32. 1.) the' sum of any two of them is the supplement of the other.
Page 254 - ... to creep out at. I could not find words to satisfy either the Committee or myself. I was subjected to the crossexamination of eight or ten barristers, purposely as far as possible to bewilder me. Some member of the Committee asked if I was a foreigner, and another hinted that I was mad. But I put up with every rebuff, and went on with my plans, determined not to be put down.
Page 52 - If two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the...