The Year-book of Facts in Science and ArtSimpkin, Marshall, and Company, 1862 |
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... round pipe ; tubular is more correct , since the whole strength of the bridge resides in the tubular top and bottom . It may be ascertained , by a simple calculation , that a solid bar of iron -could such a thing be made - of the same ...
... round pipe ; tubular is more correct , since the whole strength of the bridge resides in the tubular top and bottom . It may be ascertained , by a simple calculation , that a solid bar of iron -could such a thing be made - of the same ...
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... round pipe ; tubular is more correct , since the whole strength of the bridge resides in the tubular top and bottom . may be ascertained , by a simple calculation , that a solid bar of iron -could such a thing be made - of the same ...
... round pipe ; tubular is more correct , since the whole strength of the bridge resides in the tubular top and bottom . may be ascertained , by a simple calculation , that a solid bar of iron -could such a thing be made - of the same ...
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... round the bilge on each side . From that point to the top of the deck the angle - iron is in some cases considered of sufficient strength for the reception of the sheathing - plates . On the top side of the ribs a lighter description of ...
... round the bilge on each side . From that point to the top of the deck the angle - iron is in some cases considered of sufficient strength for the reception of the sheathing - plates . On the top side of the ribs a lighter description of ...
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... round columns for the nave and transepts 12 inches in diameter , connected with a like number of square pilasters ; 312 eight - inch round columns and 149 twelve - inch square columns , for the galleries ; 138 eight - inch square ...
... round columns for the nave and transepts 12 inches in diameter , connected with a like number of square pilasters ; 312 eight - inch round columns and 149 twelve - inch square columns , for the galleries ; 138 eight - inch square ...
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... rounds were fired from the 70 - pounder , from the two 12 - pounders , and from the brass rifled gun . The result ... round shot having the advantage at a short range was , that it left the gun with the most favourable possible motion ...
... rounds were fired from the 70 - pounder , from the two 12 - pounders , and from the brass rifled gun . The result ... round shot having the advantage at a short range was , that it left the gun with the most favourable possible motion ...
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