The Edinburgh Encyclopedia;
The Edinburgh Encyclopedia;

Author: Sir David Brewster

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2019-04-07

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 9781012385118

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The Edinburgh Encyclopedia, Volume 14
The Edinburgh Encyclopedia, Volume 14

Author: Sir David Brewster

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13: 9781344039949

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The Edinburgh encyclopaedia
The Edinburgh encyclopaedia

Author: Richard Yeo

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 904

ISBN-13: 9780415180269

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This was edited by the scientist Sir David Brewster (1781-1868) and published in 1830 by William Blackwood (1808-1830). Organised alphabetically, with more than 150 contributors and 360 copperplate illustrations, the encyclopedia was particularly notable for its scientific articles - such as those on electromagnetism and the polarization of light - many of which were written by Brewster himself. Brewster's efforts meant that Scotland had produced a worthy complement, or even rival, to the original Encyclopaedia Britannica.

The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Volume 14
The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Volume 14

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 9781230037271

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1832 edition. Excerpt: ...the same direction, if on being produced it fall within the base, there will in fact be no resisting force, and the wall will stand and support the earth independent of its own weight, and may therefore be made of any open structure that will be firm; a proposition that is true in fact, and of great and well-known importance; for curved walls, and arches to resist earth, are of daily occurrence in civil engineering, though it is evidently not that which the investigation professes to inquire after, which was the thickness requisite for a wall to resist by its weight alone. The oblique action necessarily involves a corresponding modification of the back surface of the wall. Several practical maxims may, however, be deduced from the foregoing mode of investigation. It is evident the wall cannot fall on the side next the earth, therefore, by making it lean backward, not only is the triangle of earth or acting power diminished, but also the wall itself, by having its centre of gravity removed further from the point of conversion at the toe, is the better enabled to resist the thrust. According as the wall is made to batter or lean backwards, therefore, its thickness may be diminished until it becomes a mere pavement over the natural slope of the earth; all that is necessary being to secure the foot of it fromsinking or sliding forwards, and the beds from sliding on each other. But we must take care that the earth behind be well rammed or puddled as the work proceeds, to prevent any settlement from taking place inthe masonry. Nevertheless, builders have very slowly and unwillingly agreed to this form of wall, wishing the security of their work to depend on itself alone They readily agree to the batter in front, but dislike the leaning behind, ..

The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Volume 14
The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Volume 14

Author: Sir David Brewster, Sir

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 2015-09-28

Total Pages: 934

ISBN-13: 9781343633346

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Edinburgh Encyclopaedia;
Edinburgh Encyclopaedia;

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-25

Total Pages: 766

ISBN-13: 9781361973721

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.