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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based' is an essential technical and historical record compiled by Ralph Assheton. This comprehensive work documents the specific incidents and empirical data that informed the creation of the American Table of Distances, the fundamental safety standards used to regulate the storage and handling of explosive materials in the United States. By analyzing various accidental explosions, the text provides a scientific basis for understanding blast radii, structural damage, and the risks associated with varying quantities of volatile substances.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based' is an essential technical and historical record compiled by Ralph Assheton. This comprehensive work documents the specific incidents and empirical data that informed the creation of the American Table of Distances, the fundamental safety standards used to regulate the storage and handling of explosive materials in the United States. By analyzing various accidental explosions, the text provides a scientific basis for understanding blast radii, structural damage, and the risks associated with varying quantities of volatile substances.This volume serves as a critical primary source for engineers, historians of technology, and safety professionals. It details the evolution of industrial safety protocols during the early 20th century, highlighting the transition from anecdotal observation to rigorous, data-driven safety requirements. Through its meticulous cataloging of historical events, 'History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based' offers invaluable insight into the development of modern explosives regulation and the ongoing effort to protect public life and property in industrial environments. Its historical value lies in its preservation of the technical foundations that continue to underpin safety standards in the explosives and mining industries today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Extremely rare book. Overall good condition with clean pages and very little tanning of pages due to age. Cover is in overall good condition with minimal handling wear. Some edge abrasion and corner bumping. No dustjacket. Cover starting to separate from binding inside front cover from age. Personal library stampings inside front and back cover and on the title page from two prior owners (Bureau of Explosives employee and private individual).…

Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Paperback. Slim octavo. 34pp. Original printed paperback. Slightly worn and creased, occasional underlining, otherwise good. Name to cover.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1930. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 360, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 360 360.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based" is an essential technical and historical record compiled by Ralph Assheton. This comprehensive work documents the specific incidents and empirical data that informed the creation of the American Table of Distances, the fundamental safety standards used to regulate the storage and handling of explosive materials in the United States. By analyzing various accidental explosions, the text provides a scientific basis for understanding blast radii, structural damage, and the risks associated with varying quantities of volatile substances.This volume serves as a critical primary source for engineers, historians of technology, and safety professionals. It details the evolution of industrial safety protocols during the early 20th century, highlighting the transition from anecdotal observation to rigorous, data-driven safety requirements. Through its meticulous cataloging of historical events, "History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based" offers invaluable insight into the development of modern explosives regulation and the ongoing effort to protect public life and property in industrial environments. Its historical value lies in its preservation of the technical foundations that continue to underpin safety standards in the explosives and mining industries today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based" is an essential technical and historical record compiled by Ralph Assheton. This comprehensive work documents the specific incidents and empirical data that informed the creation of the American Table of Distances, the fundamental safety standards used to regulate the storage and handling of explosive materials in the United States. By analyzing various accidental explosions, the text provides a scientific basis for understanding blast radii, structural damage, and the risks associated with varying quantities of volatile substances.This volume serves as a critical primary source for engineers, historians of technology, and safety professionals. It details the evolution of industrial safety protocols during the early 20th century, highlighting the transition from anecdotal observation to rigorous, data-driven safety requirements. Through its meticulous cataloging of historical events, "History of Explosions on Which the American Table of Distances Was Based" offers invaluable insight into the development of modern explosives regulation and the ongoing effort to protect public life and property in industrial environments. Its historical value lies in its preservation of the technical foundations that continue to underpin safety standards in the explosives and mining industries today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…