A practical Treatise on Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony, giving Complete and Detailed Explanations of the Theory and Practice of Modern Radio Apparatus and its Present Day Applications, together with a chapter on the possibilities of its Future Development
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and Place Concrete. Forms of Concrete Construction. The Architectural and Artistic
Possibilities of Concrete. Concrete Residences. Mortars, Plasters and Stucco, and
How to Use them. The Artistic Treatment of Concrete Surfaces. Concrete Building
Blocks. The Making of Ornamental Concrete. Concrete Pipes, Fences, Posts, etc.
Essential Features and Advantages of Reenforced Concrete. How to Design Reen-
forced Concrete Beams, Slabs and Columns. Explanations of the Methods and
Principles in. Designing Reenforced Concrete Beams and. Slabs. Systems or Reen-
forcemcnt Employed. Reenforced Concrete in Factory and General Building Con-
struction. Concrete in Foundation Work. Concrete Retaining Walls, Abutments
and Bulkheads. Concrete Arches and Arch Bridges. Concrete Beam and Girder
Bridges. Concreto in Sewerage and Drainage Works. Concrete Tanks, Dams and
Reservoirs. Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and Pavements. Concrete in Railroad Con-
structions. The Utility of Concrete on the Farm The Waterproofing of Concreto
Structure. Grout of Liquid Concrete and Its Use. Inspection of Concrete \\ oik. Cost,
of Concrete Work. Some of the special features of the book are: 1. The Attention
Paid to the Artistic and Architectural Side of Concrete Work. 2. The Authoritative
Treatment of the Problem of Waterproofing Concrete. 3. An Excellent Summary of
the Rules to bo Followed in Concrete Construction. 4. T he Valuable Cost Data and
Useful Tables given. A valuable Addition to the Library of Every Cement and
Concrete User. Price.......................................................__
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
“ The field of Concrete Construction is well covered and the matter contained is well
within the understanding of any person.”—Engineering-Conlraclirig.
“Should be on the bookshelves of every contractor, engineer, and architect in the
land.”—National Builder.
WATERPROOFING CONCRETE. By Myron H. Lewis.
Modern Methods of Waterproofing Concrete and Other Structures. A condensed
statement of the Principles, Rules, and Precautions, to be Observed m Waterproofing
and Dampproofing Structures and Structural Materials. Paper binding. Illustrated.
DICTIONARIES
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STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY. By T. O’Conor Sloane.
An indispensable work to all interested in electrical science. Suitable alike for the
student and professional. A practical handbook of reference containing definitions of
about 5000 distinct words, terms and phrases. The definitions are terse andconcise
and ineliid? overv term used in electrical science. Recently issued. An entirely new
edition. Should be in the possession of all who desire to keep abreast with the progress
of this branch of science. Complete, concise and convenient. 68^ paoes. 393 illustra
tions. Price.................................................* *
DIES—METAL WORK
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DIES: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND USE FOR THE MODERN WORKING OF
SHEET METALS. By J. V. Woodworth. .
A mnqt n«pfn1 TTifl one which should, bo in tlic lia-nds of fill engaged, in tho press
and Devices, together with the maimer m which they should be used m ttie 1 ower
Press, for the cheap and rapid production of the greatvanety of sheet-metal aiti^
now in use. Tt is designed as a guide to the production.of sheefmeta1 P^rts at tne
minimum of cost with thø maximum of output. hardemn and tempering or
Press tools and the classes of work which may be 5lod"^nt°.Æ®ions show dies
the use of dies in the power press are fully treated. Its 50a illustoations snow airø,
press fixtures and sheet-metal working devices, the descnptions of which are so clear and
practical that all metal-working mechanics will be able tc> unde.stand how to design
construct and use them. Many of the dies and. press fixtures’treated were ertner
constructed by the author or under lus supervision. Ofiiers were built; by skiltul
mechanics and are in use in large sheet-metal establishments and maciiine snop. .
5th Edition. Price...................................._
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