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"Outspinning the Spider: The Story of Wire and Wire Rope" by John Kimberly Mumford explores the transformative role of wire and wire rope in modern civilization. The narrative begins with the historical context of wire production, tracing its origins from ancient times when it was used for ornamental purposes, to the revolutionary development of wire drawing in medieval Germany. The book highlights the pivotal contributions of John A. Roebling, a German immigrant to the United States, who pioneered the use of wire rope in industrial applications. Roebling's innovations, particularly in bridge construction, are exemplified by his work on the Brooklyn Bridge, a landmark achievement that demonstrated the strength and utility of wire in large-scale engineering projects. The text delves into the technical aspects of wire production, from the initial stages of steelmaking to the intricate processes involved in creating wire rope. It also emphasizes the widespread applications of wire in various industries, from transportation to telecommunications, underscoring its indispensability in modern life. The book concludes by reflecting on the legacy of the Roebling family and their continued influence in the wire manufacturing industry, highlighting the growth and expansion of their business from a small operation to a dynamic enterprise.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -It is the wire age.Modern life, in all its intricate bearings, runs on wire. Wire everywhere; inthe heavens above, the earth beneath and the waters under the earth. In allthe legerdemain of science, which has put nature in bondage, wire is theindispensable agent.A curious, slow, finical little trade at which the smiths of forgotten racestoiled and pottered and ruined their eyesight for unnumbered thousandsof years has become, within less than a century, under the spur of modernneed and modern driving power, the pack-bearer of the world and themainspring of every activity from the cradle to the grave.Wire still makes toys and gewgaws as it always did, but it is no longer theplaything of vanity alone. Cancel wire and wire rope and theirconcomitant, ¿flat wire,¿ from the inventory of human assets tomorrowand the world would stop stock-still. 68 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9791041985388
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