Useful Information for Engineers ...: Containing the Results of Experimental Inquiries Into the Strength of Materials, the Causes of Boiler Explosions, EtcLongman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1864 - 380 Seiten |
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... nature and properties of steam and other elastic fluids . There is much yet to learn in this department of scientific research . Mr. Joule's new theory of heat , and the experimental inquiries of Regnault on saturated steam , are likely ...
... nature and properties of steam and other elastic fluids . There is much yet to learn in this department of scientific research . Mr. Joule's new theory of heat , and the experimental inquiries of Regnault on saturated steam , are likely ...
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... nature and properties of steam , practically considered , I had to bring not only the whole of my experience and knowledge to the task , but I had to consult the writings of some of the most distinguished men of science since the days ...
... nature and properties of steam , practically considered , I had to bring not only the whole of my experience and knowledge to the task , but I had to consult the writings of some of the most distinguished men of science since the days ...
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... To these great men may be added the names of my highly - respected friends , the late John Dalton and George Stephenson ; both of them taught in Nature's school , and who , mainly dependent on their 20 A KNOWLEDGE OF PRACTICAL SCIENCE.
... To these great men may be added the names of my highly - respected friends , the late John Dalton and George Stephenson ; both of them taught in Nature's school , and who , mainly dependent on their 20 A KNOWLEDGE OF PRACTICAL SCIENCE.
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... Nature's school , and who , mainly dependent on their own resources , have won a place in the niche of fame . These are examples which , with many others that might be mentioned , I could wish you to follow ; they are worthy of ...
... Nature's school , and who , mainly dependent on their own resources , have won a place in the niche of fame . These are examples which , with many others that might be mentioned , I could wish you to follow ; they are worthy of ...
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... until the great book of nature closes upon me for ever . It is well observed by an able writer , that the advocates of general education appear to 6 forget that knowledge is a plant of slow growth IN RELATION TO THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS . 25.
... until the great book of nature closes upon me for ever . It is well observed by an able writer , that the advocates of general education appear to 6 forget that knowledge is a plant of slow growth IN RELATION TO THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS . 25.
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