Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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Page 96
... principle of which is explained ; and then fol- lows Colby's plan : - ' In the mode proposed by Major Colby , two bars of different metals were to be fastened together in the centre , ' & c . ] Having listened attentively to Major ...
... principle of which is explained ; and then fol- lows Colby's plan : - ' In the mode proposed by Major Colby , two bars of different metals were to be fastened together in the centre , ' & c . ] Having listened attentively to Major ...
Page 101
... principle in his conduct , to leave nothing undone to ensure success , not content with entrusting , as many would have done , the adjustment of the compensation to an instrument- maker , himself executed , in the midst of furnaces ...
... principle in his conduct , to leave nothing undone to ensure success , not content with entrusting , as many would have done , the adjustment of the compensation to an instrument- maker , himself executed , in the midst of furnaces ...
Page 102
... principle of compensation from giving the preference to an idea of his own . It appeared also that Portlock misunderstood the object of the mica experi- ments , which was to procure a naturally self - compensated measure ; and further ...
... principle of compensation from giving the preference to an idea of his own . It appeared also that Portlock misunderstood the object of the mica experi- ments , which was to procure a naturally self - compensated measure ; and further ...
Page 103
... principle , and devised the form . He first satisfied himself the principle was sound , and tested the mechanical difficulties , which , he found , were all surmountable . He then devolved on Drummond the duty of superintending the ...
... principle , and devised the form . He first satisfied himself the principle was sound , and tested the mechanical difficulties , which , he found , were all surmountable . He then devolved on Drummond the duty of superintending the ...
Page 105
... principle of their construction ; and , having no knowledge of any such bars having been constructed as those on whose adjustment and trial I knew him to be engaged , I took it for granted it was a contrivance of his own , and have ...
... principle of their construction ; and , having no knowledge of any such bars having been constructed as those on whose adjustment and trial I knew him to be engaged , I took it for granted it was a contrivance of his own , and have ...
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