THE Hand Book of Calculations is a work of instruction and reference
relating to the steam engine, the steam boiler, etc., and has been said
to contain every calculation, rule and table necessary to be known by
the Engineer, Fireman and a steam user.
Giving a complete course in Mathematics for the Engineer and steam
user; all calculations are in plain arithmetical figures, so that the
average man need not be confused by the insertion of the terms, symbols
and characters to be found in works of so-called “higher mathematics.”
Mechanical Powers; Natural or Mechanical Philosophy; Strength of
Materials; Mensuration; Arithmetic; Description of Algebra and Geometry.
Tables of Weights, Measures, Strength of Rope and Chains, Pressures
of Water, Diameter of Pipes, etc.; The Indicator, How to Compute; The
Safety Valve, How to Figure; The Steam Boiler; The Steam Pump; Horse
Powers, How to Figure for Engines and Boilers; Steam, What It Is, etc.
Index and Useful Definitions.
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