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_A Practical Treatise on Natural and Artificial Concrete, its Varieties and Constructive Adaptations._ By HENRY REID, Author of the "Science and Art of the Manufacture of Portland Cement." New Edition, _with 59 woodcuts and 5 plates_, 8vo, cloth, 15_s._
_Notes on Concrete and Works in Concrete_; especially written to a.s.sist those engaged upon Public Works. By JOHN NEWMAN, a.s.soc. Mem. Inst. C.E., crown 8vo, cloth, 4_s._ 6_d._
_Electricity as a Motive Power._ By Count TH. DU MONCEL, Membre de l"Inst.i.tut de France, and FRANK GERALDY, Ingenieur des Ponts et Chaussees. Translated and Edited, with Additions, by C. J. WHARTON, a.s.soc. Soc. Tel. Eng. and Elec. _With 113 engravings and diagrams_, crown 8vo, cloth, 7_s._ 6_d._
_Treatise on Valve-Gears_, with special consideration of the Link-Motions of Locomotive Engines. By Dr. GUSTAV ZEUNER, Professor of Applied Mechanics at the Confederated Polytechnik.u.m of Zurich.
Translated from the Fourth German Edition, by Professor J. F. KLEIN, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa. _Ill.u.s.trated_, 8vo, cloth, 1_2s._ 6_d._
_The French-Polisher"s Manual._ By a French-Polisher; containing Timber Staining, Washing, Matching, Improving, Painting, Imitations, Directions for Staining, Sizing, Embodying, Smoothing, Spirit Varnishing, French-Polishing, Directions for Re-polishing. Third edition, royal 32mo, sewed, 6_d._
_Hops, their Cultivation, Commerce, and Uses in various Countries._ By P. L. SIMMONDS. Crown 8vo, cloth, 4_s._ 6_d._
_The Principles of Graphic Statics._ By GEORGE SYDENHAM CLARKE, Capt.
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_Dynamo-Electric Machinery_: A Manual for Students of Electro-technics.
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_Practical Geometry, Perspective, and Engineering Drawing_; a Course of Descriptive Geometry adapted to the Requirements of the Engineering Draughtsman, including the determination of cast shadows and Isometric Projection, each chapter being followed by numerous examples; to which are added rules for Shading, Shade-lining, etc., together with practical instructions as to the Lining, Colouring, Printing, and general treatment of Engineering Drawings, with a chapter on drawing Instruments. By GEORGE S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E. Second edition, _with 21 plates_. 2 vols., cloth, 10_s._ 6_d._
_The Elements of Graphic Statics._ By Professor KARL VON OTT, translated from the German by G. S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E., Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, Royal Indian Engineering College. _With 93 ill.u.s.trations_, crown 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal Gas._ By WILLIAM RICHARDS. Demy 4to, with _numerous wood engravings and 29 plates_, cloth, 28_s._
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Introduction--History of Gas Lighting--Chemistry of Gas Manufacture, by Lewis Thompson, Esq., M.R.C.S.--Coal, with a.n.a.lyses, by J. Paterson, Lewis Thompson, and G. R. Hislop, Esqrs.--Retorts, Iron and Clay--Retort Setting--Hydraulic Main-- Condensers--Exhausters--Washers and Scrubbers--Purifiers-- Purification--History of Gas Holder--Tanks, Brick and Stone, Composite, Concrete, Cast-iron, Compound Annular Wrought-iron-- Specifications--Gas Holders--Station Meter--Governor-- Distribution--Mains--Gas Mathematics, or Formulae for the Distribution of Gas, by Lewis Thompson, Esq.--Services--Consumers"
Meters--Regulators--Burners--Fittings--Photometer--Carburization of Gas--Air Gas and Water Gas--Composition of Coal Gas, by Lewis Thompson, Esq.--a.n.a.lyses of Gas--Influence of Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature on Gas--Residual Products--Appendix--Description of Retort Settings, Buildings, etc., etc.
_The New Formula for Mean Velocity of Discharge of Rivers and Ca.n.a.ls._ By W. R. KUTTER. Translated from articles in the "Cultur-Ingenieur," by LOWIS D"A. JACKSON, a.s.soc. Inst. C.E. 8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_The Practical Millwright and Engineer"s Ready Reckoner_; or Tables for finding the diameter and power of cog-wheels, diameter, weight, and power of shafts, diameter and strength of bolts, etc. By THOMAS DIXON.
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_Tin_: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing and Smelting it abroad; with Notes upon a.r.s.enic, Bis.m.u.th and Wolfram. By ARTHUR G.
CHARLETON, Mem. American Inst. of Mining Engineers. _With plates_, 8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._
_Perspective, Explained and Ill.u.s.trated._ By G. S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E.
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_Practical Hydraulics_; a Series of Rules and Tables for the use of Engineers, etc., etc. By THOMAS BOX. Fifth edition, _numerous plates_, post 8vo, cloth, 5_s._
_The Essential Elements of Practical Mechanics; based on the Principle of Work_, designed for Engineering Students. By OLIVER BYRNE, formerly Professor of Mathematics, College for Civil Engineers. Third edition, _with 148 wood engravings_, post 8vo, cloth, 7_s._ 6_d._
CONTENTS:
Chap. 1. How Work is Measured by a Unit, both with and without reference to a Unit of Time--Chap. 2. The Work of Living Agents, the Influence of Friction, and introduces one of the most beautiful Laws of Motion--Chap. 3. The principles expounded in the first and second chapters are applied to the Motion of Bodies--Chap. 4. The Transmission of Work by simple Machines--Chap. 5. Useful Propositions and Rules.
_Breweries and Maltings_: their Arrangement, Construction, Machinery, and Plant. By G. SCAMELL, F.R.I.B.A. Second edition, revised, enlarged, and partly rewritten. By F. COLYER, M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E. _With 20 plates_, 8vo, cloth, 18_s._
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_Mining Machinery_: a Descriptive Treatise on the Machinery, Tools, and other Appliances used in Mining. By G. G. ANDRe, F.G.S., a.s.soc. Inst.
C.E., Mem. of the Society of Engineers. Royal 4to, uniform with the Author"s Treatise on Coal Mining, containing _182 plates_, accurately drawn to scale, with descriptive text, in 2 vols., cloth, 3_l._ 12_s._
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Machinery for Prospecting, Excavating, Hauling, and Hoisting-- Ventilation--Pumping--Treatment of Mineral Products, including Gold and Silver, Copper, Tin, and Lead, Iron, Coal, Sulphur, China Clay, Brick Earth, etc.
_Tables for Setting out Curves for Railways, Ca.n.a.ls, Roads, etc._, varying from a radius of five chains to three miles. By A. KENNEDY and R. W. HACKWOOD. _Ill.u.s.trated_, 32mo, cloth, 2_s._ 6_d._
_The Science and Art of the Manufacture of Portland Cement_, with observations on some of its constructive applications. _With 66 ill.u.s.trations_. By HENRY REID, C.E., Author of "A Practical Treatise on Concrete," etc., etc. 8vo, cloth, 18_s._
_The Draughtsman"s Handbook of Plan and Map Drawing_; including instructions for the preparation of Engineering, Architectural, and Mechanical Drawings. _With numerous ill.u.s.trations in the text, and 33 plates_ (_15 printed in colours_). By G. G. ANDRe, F.G.S., a.s.soc. Inst.