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pared with Tj6 lbs. in Table VII., and 837 lbs. in Table 

 VIII. (mean = 8o6'5), the weaker side not affording any 

 figures by which it could be compared with previous 

 experiments. 



The deflections of a few specimens, under given 

 weights and with various bearings, are shown in the 

 following tables : — 



DEFLECTIONS: ENGLISH OAK. 

 Table X. 



Table XI. 



