Mechanics; or, the doctrine of motion. Comprehending, I. The general laws of motion. II. The descent of bodies perpendicularly, and down inclined Planes, and also in Curve Surfaces. The Motion of Pendulums. III. Centers of gravity. The Equilibrium of Beams of Timber, and their Forces and Directions. IV. The mechanical powers. V. The comparative strength of timber, and its stress. The Powers of Engines, their Motion, and Friction. VI. Hydrostatics and pneumatics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emerson, William, 1701-1782.

Standardized Title:

Principles of mechanics. Abridgments

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mechanical engineering--Early works to 1800.

Mechanical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv,148p.,plates )

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Nourse, in the Strand; Bookseller in Ordinary to his Majesty, MDCCLXIX. [1769]

Notes:

Preface signed: W. Emerson.

An abstract of William Emerson's 'The principles of mechanicks'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T77183.

OCLC:

642692985