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Paper No. XXXIV., On the Design and Construction of Masonry Dams, originally consisted of a report to the municipality of Bombay, made in 1870, in reference to proposed extensions of the water-works there, and was afterwards published in The Engineer.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, comprised of selected papers from the late Professor Macquorn Rankine, provides profound reflections on topics essential to understanding the relationship between temperature and elasticity of materials. First published in the mid-1800s, the papers have retained their significance to this day. The author draws on the scientific ideas and discoveries of his time and delves into concepts such as the elasticity of solids, gases, and vapors, while also encompassing thermodynamics and energy transformation. The volume's enduring value lies in its exploration of the relationship between heat and the mechanical properties of matter, laying the groundwork for the field of thermodynamics and its practical applications, such as steam engines, which shaped the Industrial Revolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282753153_0
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