Mathematical Drawing Instruments, and how to Use ThemTrübner & Company, 1879 - 152 pages |
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Mathematical Drawing Instruments, and How to Use Them Frederick Edward Hulme No preview available - 2010 |
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Page 108 - ... 12 inches = 1 foot 3 feet = 1 yard 5% yards = 1 rod...
Page 108 - SURFACE. 144 Sq. Inches = 1 Sq. Foot 9 Sq. Feet = 1 Sq. Yard 30} Sq.
Page iii - MATHEMATICAL DRAWING INSTRUMENTS, AND How TO USE THEM. By F. Edward Hulme, FLS. FSA, Art-Master of Marlborough College, Author o'f "Principles of Ornamental Art," "Familiar Wild Flowers," "Suggestions on Floral Design,
Page 108 - Sq. Yards = 1 Perch, or Rod 40 Perches = 1 Rood 4 Roods = 1 Acre 640 Acres = 1 Sq. Mile 3. MEASURES OF SOLIDITY AND CAPACITY. DIVISION I. — SOLIDITY. 1728 Cubic Inches = 1 Cubic Foot 27 Cubic Feet = 1 Cubic Yard DIVISION II.
Page 68 - They show that in two cases only did the steel corrode to a greater extent than the iron, but the difference is so slight that for all practical purposes it can be said that the steel and iron of the experiments (ship-plates) were equally affected.
Page 17 - Where wood is used, care should be taken to see that it is thoroughly...