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Weisbacli s Mechanics. 



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8vo. Cloth. $10.00. 



A MANUAL OF THE MECHANICS OF ENGINEERING, 



and of the Construction of Machines. By JULIUS WEISBACH, PH. 

 D. Translated from the fourth augmented and improved Ger 

 man edition, by ECKLEY B. COXE, A.M., Mining Engineer. Vol. 

 I. Theoretical Mechanics. 1,100 pages, and 902 wood-cut 

 illustrations. 



ABSTRACT OF CONTENTS. Introduction to the Calculus The General 

 Principles of Mechanics Phoronoraics, or the Purely Mathematical Theory 

 of Motion Mechanics, or the General Physical Theory of Motion - Statics of 

 Rigid Bodies The Application of Statics to Elasticity and Strength Dynam 

 ics of Rigid Bodies Statics of Fluids -Dynamics of Fluids The Theory 

 of Oscillation, etc. 



&quot; The present edition is an entirely new work, greatly extended and very 

 much improved. It forms a text-book which must find its way into the hands, 

 not only of every student, but of every engineer who desires to refresh his mem 

 ory or acquire clear ideas on doubtful points. Manufacturer and Builder. 



&quot; &quot;We hope the day is not far distant when a thorough course of study and 

 education as such shall be demanded of the practising engineer, and with this 

 view we are glad to welcome this translation to our tongue and shores of one 

 of the most able of the educators of Europe.&quot; The Technoloaist. 



