This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Use of Ropes and Tackle
Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: List of illustrations -- Sources of material -- Introduction -- Knots -- Splices -- Hitches -- Lashings -- Tackle sets -- Hoists -- Transmission cables -- Textile rope data -- Wire rope data -- Splicing transmission cables -- Power transmission tables -- List of engineering bulletins.
Credits: Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Use of Ropes and Tackle" by Homer J. Dana and W. A. Pearl is an engineering manual published in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the selection, use, and practical applications of ropes and tackle systems, catering to both industrial and recreational needs. It covers an array of subjects, including different types of knots, splices, and their respective uses in various contexts. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the relevance of ropes and tackles in both traditional and modern industries, highlighting their expanding applications in an increasingly industrialized society. It discusses the Engineering Experiment Station at the State College of Washington, which aims to consolidate scattered information related to ropes and tackles, enhancing the knowledge base available to individuals who may not be adept in these techniques. This introductory section underscores the book's intent to aid users, particularly those less skilled or inexperienced in the practical aspects of using ropes and tackles effectively, providing a solid foundation for learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dana, Homer J. (Homer Jackson), 1890-1970
Author: Pearl, W. A. (William Armour), 1893-
EBook No.: 56585
Published: Feb 17, 2018
Downloads: 248
Language: English
Subject: Knots and splices
Subject: Rope
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Use of Ropes and Tackle
Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: List of illustrations -- Sources of material -- Introduction -- Knots -- Splices -- Hitches -- Lashings -- Tackle sets -- Hoists -- Transmission cables -- Textile rope data -- Wire rope data -- Splicing transmission cables -- Power transmission tables -- List of engineering bulletins.
Credits: Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Use of Ropes and Tackle" by Homer J. Dana and W. A. Pearl is an engineering manual published in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the selection, use, and practical applications of ropes and tackle systems, catering to both industrial and recreational needs. It covers an array of subjects, including different types of knots, splices, and their respective uses in various contexts. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the relevance of ropes and tackles in both traditional and modern industries, highlighting their expanding applications in an increasingly industrialized society. It discusses the Engineering Experiment Station at the State College of Washington, which aims to consolidate scattered information related to ropes and tackles, enhancing the knowledge base available to individuals who may not be adept in these techniques. This introductory section underscores the book's intent to aid users, particularly those less skilled or inexperienced in the practical aspects of using ropes and tackles effectively, providing a solid foundation for learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dana, Homer J. (Homer Jackson), 1890-1970
Author: Pearl, W. A. (William Armour), 1893-
EBook No.: 56585
Published: Feb 17, 2018
Downloads: 248
Language: English
Subject: Knots and splices
Subject: Rope
LoCC: Technology: Engineering and Civil engineering
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.