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ANDREW JAMIESON, M.INST.C.E., M.I.E.E., F.R.S.E.,
Formerly Professor of Electrical Engineering, The Glas. and W. of Scot. Tech. Coll.

PROFESSOR JAMIESON'S ADVANCED TEXT-BOOKS.
In Large Crown 8vo. Fully Illustrated.

IOS. 6d.

STEAM AND STEAM-ENGINES, INCLUDING TURBINES AND BOILERS. For the Use of Engineers and for Students preparing for Examinations. With 800 pp., over 400 Illustrations, II Plates, many B. of E., C. and G., Questions and Answers, and all Inst. C.E. Exams. on Theory of Heat Engines. SIXTEENTH EDITION, Revised. 'The BEST BOOK yet published for the use of Students.”—Engineer. APPLIED MECHANICS & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Including All the Inst. C.E. Exams. in (1) Applied Mechanics; (2) Strength and Elasticity of Materials; (3a) Theory of Structures; (ii) Theory of Machines; Hydraulics. Also B. of E; C. and G. Questions. Vol. I.-Comprising 568 pages, 300 Illustrations, and Questions: Part I., The Principle of Work and its Applications; Part II.: Friction, Lubrication of Bearings, &c.; Different kinds of Gearing and their Applications to Workshop Tools, &c. SIXTH EDITION. 8s. 6d.

"FULLY MAINTAINS the reputation of the Author."-Pract. Engineer.

Vol. II.-Comprising Parts III. to VI., with over 800 pages, 371 Illustrations; Motion and Energy, Theory of Structures or Graphic Statics; Strength and Elasticity of Materials; Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machinery. FIFTH EDITION. 12s. 6d.

"WELL AND LUCIDLY WRITTEN."-The Engineer.

** Each of the above volumes is complete in itself, and sold separately.

PROFESSOR JAMIESON'S INTRODUCTORY MANUALS Crown 8vo. With Illustrations and Examination Papers.

STEAM AND THE STEAM-ENGINE (Elementary Manual of). For First-Year Students, forming an Introduction to the Author's larger Work. TWELFTH EDITION, Revised and Enlarged. 3/6. "Should be in the hands of EVERY engineering apprentice."-Practical Engineer. MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY (Practical Elementary Manual of). For First-Year Students. With Stud Inst. C. E. and B. of E. Exam. Questions. SEVENTH EDITION, Revised and Enlarged. 3/6.

"A THOROUGHLY TRUSTWORTHY Text-book. PRACTICAL and clear."-Nature.

APPLIED MECHANICS (Elementary Manual of). For First-Year Students. With B. of E., C. and G.; and Stud. Inst. C.E. Questions. EIGHTH EDITION, Revised and Greatly Enlarged. 3/6. "The work has VERY HIGH Qualities, which may be condensed into the one word 'CLEAR.'"-Science and Art.

A POCKET-BOOK of ELECTRICAL RULES and TABLES. For the Use of Electricians and Engineers. By JOHN MUNRO, C.E., and Prof. JAMIESON. Pocket Size. Leather, 8s. 6d. NINETEENTH [See p. 47 General Catalogue.

EDITION.

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WORKS BY W. J. MACQUORN RANKINE, LL.D., F.R.S.

Thoroughly Revised by W. J. MILLAR, C.E.

A MANUAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS: Comprising the Principles of Statics and Cinematics, and Theory of Structures, Mechanism, and Machines. With Numerous Diagrams. Crown 8vo, Cloth. SEVENTEENTH EDITION. 12s. 6d.

A MANUAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING: Comprising Engineering Surveys, Earthwork, Foundations, Masonry, Carpentry, Metal Work, Roads, Railways, Canals, Rivers, Waterworks, Harbours, &c. With Numerous Tables and Illustrations. Crown 8vo, Cloth. TWENTY-THIRD EDITION.

168.

A MANUAL OF MACHINERY AND MILLWORK: Comprising the Geometry, Motions, Work, Strength, Construction, and Objects of Machines, &c. With nearly 300 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, Cloth. SEVENTH EDITION. 12s. 6d.

A

MANUAL OF THE STEAM-ENGINE AND OTHER
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ENGINES, by BRYAN DONKIN, M.Inst. C.E. With Folding Plates
and Numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo, Cloth. SEVENTEENTH
EDITION. 12s. 6d.

USEFUL RULES AND TABLES: For Architects, Builders, Engineers, Founders, Mechanics, Shipbuilders, Surveyors, &c. With APPENDIX for the use of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS. By Professor JAMIESON, M. Inst. C. E., M.I.E.E. SEVENTH EDITION. 10s. 6d.

A MECHANICAL TEXT-BOOK: A Practical and Simple Introduction to the Study of Mechanics. By Professor RANKINE and E. F. BAMBER, C.E. With Numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo, Cloth. FIFTH EDITION.

98.

The "MECHANICAL TEXT-BOOK" was designed by Professor RANKINE as an INTRODUCTION to the above Series of Manuals.

MISCELLANEOUS SCIENTIFIC PAPERS. Part I. Temperature, Elasticity, and Expansion of Vapours, Liquids, and Solids. Part II. Energy and its Transformations. Part III. Wave-Forms, Propulsion of Vessels, &c. With Memoir by Professor TAIT, M.A. With fine Portrait on Steel, Plates, and Diagrams. Royal 8vo. Cloth. 31s. 6d.

"No more enduring Memorial of Professor Rankine could be devised than the publication of these papers in an accessible form. The Collection is most valuable on account of the nature of his discoveries, and the beauty and completeness of his analysis." -Architect.

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THIRD EDITION, Thoroughly Revised and Enlarged. With 60 Plates and
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HYDRAULIC POWER

AND

HYDRAULIC MACHINERY.

BY

HENRY ROBINSON, M. INST. C.E., F.G.S.,

FELLOW OF KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON; Prof. emeritus of CIVIL ENGINEERING,
KING'S COLLEGE, ETC., ETC.

CONTENTS-Discharge through Orifices.-Flow of Water through Pipes.-Accumulators.
-Presses and Lifts.-Hoists.-Rams --Hydraulic Engines.-Pumping Engines.-Capstans.
- Traversers. — Jacks. -Weighing Machines. - Riveters and Shop Tools. - Punching,
Shearing, and Flanging Machines. -Cranes. -Coal Discharging Machines. - Drills and
Cutters.--Pile Drivers, Excavators, &c.-Hydraulic Machinery applied to Bridges, Dock
Gates, Wheels and Turbines.-Shields. Various Systems and Power Installations
Meters, &c.-INDEX.

"The standard work on the application of water power."-Cassier's Magazine.

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Second Edition, Greatly Enlarged. With Frontispiece, several
Plates, and over 250 Illustrations. 218. net.

THE PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTION OF

PUMPING MACHINERY

(STEAM AND WATER PRESSURE).

With Practical Illustrations of ENGINES and PUMPS applied to MINING,
TOWN WATER SUPPLY, DRAINAGE of Lands, &c., also Economy
and Efficiency Trials of Pumping Machinery.

BY HENRY DAVEY,

Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Member of the Institution of
Mechanical Engineers, F. G.S., &c.

CONTENTS-Early History of Pumping Engines-Steam Pumping Engines-
Pumps and Pump Valves-General Principles of Non-Rotative Pumping
Engines-The Cornish Engine, Simple and Compound -Types of Mining
Engines-Pit Work -Shaft Sinking-Hydraulic Transmission of Power in
Mines-Electric Transmission of Power-Valve Gears of Pumping Engines
Water Pressure Pumping Engines - Water Works Engines - Pumping
Engine Economy and Trials of Pumping Machinery-Centrifugal and other
Low-Lift Pumps-Hydraulic Rams Pumping Mains, &c.- INDEX.

"By the one English Engineer who probably knows more about Pumping Machinery
A VOLUME RECORDING THE RESULTS OF LONG EXPERIENCE AND

than ANY OTHER.
STUDY."-The Engineer.

"Undoubtedly THE BEST AND MOST PRACTICAL TREATISE on Pumping Machinery THAT HAS
YET BEEN PUBLISHED."-Mining Journal.

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AND

CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS.

BY JOHN HARVARD BILES, M.INST.N.A.,
Professor of Naval Architecture in Glasgow University.

Volume I.-CALCULATIONS AND STRENGTH. With 36 Folding Plates, and 245 other Illustrations. Complete in itself, with

Index. 25s. net.

CONTENTS.-PART I.-Areas, Volumes, and Centres of Gravity. PART II.-Ship Calculations. PART III.-Strength of Ships.

Volume II. is in active preparation, and will be ready very shortly.

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LECTURES ON THE MARINE STEAM TURBINE. With 1831 Illustrations. Price 68. net.

See page 28.

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258.

THE STABILITY OF SHIPS.

BY

SIR EDWARD J. REED, K.C.B., F.R.S., M.P.,

KNIGHT OF THE IMPERrial orderS OF ST. STANILAUS OF RUSSIA; FRANCIS JOSEPH OF AUSTRIA; MEDJIDIE OF TURKEY; AND RISING SUN OF JAPAN; VICEPRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS.

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HYDROGRAPHIC

SURVEYING.

For the Use of Beginners, Amateurs, and Port and
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BY COMMANDER S. MESSUM, R. N.,

Instructor in Nautical Surveying, R. N. College, Greenwich.

CONTENTS.-Sextant.-Protractor. Station Pointer.-Theodolite. - Projections.Symbols and Abbreviations.-Plotting and Triangulation of a Small Plan.—Mast-head Angle Survey.-Meridian Distances.-APPENDIX.-INDEX.

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WORKS BY

THOMAS WALTON,

NAVAL ARCHITECT.

FOURTH EDITION. Illustrated with Plates, Numerous Diagrams, and Figures in the Text. 18s. net.

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THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE. A Manual for Shipbuilders, Ship Superintendents, Students, and Marine Engineers.

BY THOMAS WALTON, NAVAL ARCHITECT,

""
AUTHOR OF KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP."

CONTENTS.-I. Manufacture of Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, and Steel.-Composition of Iron and Steel, Quality, Strength, Tests, &c. II. Classification of Steel Ships. III. Considerations in making choice of Type of Vessel.-Framing of Ships. IV. Strains experienced by Ships.-Methods of Computing and Comparing Strengths of Ships. V. Construction of Ships.-Alternative Modes of Construction.-Types of Vessels.-Turret, Self Trimming, and Trunk Steamers, &c.-Rivets and Rivetting, Workmanship. VI. Pumping Arrangements. VII. Maintenance.-Prevention of Deterioration in the Hulls of Ships.-Cement, Paint, &c.-INDEX.

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BY THOS. WALTON.

GENERAL CONTENTS.-Classification. -Materials used in Shipbuilding.— Alternative Modes of Construction.-Details of Construction.-Framing, Plating, Rivetting, Stem Frames, Twin-Screw Arrangements, Water Ballast Arrangements, Loading and Discharging Gear, &c.-Types of Vessels, including Atlantic Liners, Cargo Steamers, Oil carrying Steamers, Turret and other Self Trimming Steamers, &c.—INDEX.

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KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP.

BY THOMAS WALTON, NAVAL ARCHITECT. Specially arranged to suit the requirements of Ships' Officers, Shipowners, Superintendents, Draughtsmen, Engineers, and Others, CONTENTS. Displacement and Deadweight. Moments. - Buoyancy. Structure. Stability. Rolling. - Ballasting. - Loading.-Shifting Cargoes.-Effect of Admission of Water into Ship.-Trim Tonnage.-Freeboard (Load-line).-Calculations.— Set of Calculations from Actual Drawings.- INDEX.

Strain.

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