Brown, Henry T.
507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices
- ISBN 13:
- 9781626543966
- author:
- Brown, Henry T.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Echo Point Books & Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 19.1 x 1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Mechanics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This comprehensive reference book covers 507 ingenious mechanisms and devices, from barometers to windmills, and includes detailed line drawings to illustrate their functions.
Originally published in 1868, this slim volume provides a thorough explanation of the mechanics at play in various fields, including hydraulics, pneumatics, steam engines, presses, horologes, and more.
The book's clear entries include brief descriptions of each mechanism, making it an informative and engaging read for those with a keen interest in the mechanical aspects of machinery.