Experimental Mechanics : A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal College of Science for Ireland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), 1840-1913.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Experimental Mechanics" by Robert S. Ball is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of lectures aimed at elucidating the principles of mechanics through practical experiments and demonstrations. The content emphasizes the importance of experimentation in understanding mechanical concepts, catering mainly to an audience that may not have extensive mathematical backgrounds but seeks to grasp the foundations of mechanics comprehensively. The opening of the text sets the stage for a systematic exploration of mechanics, beginning with a thorough definition of force and its measurement. The author explains how various forces interact, using clear examples and illustrations to demonstrate concepts such as equilibrium and the composition of forces. Ball emphasizes that mechanics is not merely theoretical but is instead a practical science that can be observed in everyday life, urging readers to consider the mechanical principles underpinning common objects and structures around them. This approach indicates a hands-on learning experience that aims to make the subject accessible to artisans and students alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Preface

The composition of forces

The resolution of forces

Parallel forces

The force of gravity

The force of friction

The pulley

The pulley-block

The lever

The inclined plane and the screw

The wheel and the axle

The mechanical properties of timber

The strength of a beam

The principles of framework

The mechanics of a bridge

The motion of a falling body

Inertia

Circular motion

The simple pendulum

The compound pendulum and the composition of vibrations

The mechanical principles of a clock

Appendix I: The method of graphical construction. The method of least squares

Appendix II: Details of the Willis apparatus used in illustrating the foregoing lectures.

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-04-01