Timber measurements and loading tests for timber structures
The article explains cleavage tests and failure moments in timber pieces, detailing how a machine applies force at one end or simultaneously at both ends to record exact break moments. It discusses grain effects, parallel stress, and the use of reckoner tables for calculating safe loads across timber types and structures. It notes that tests yield factors for various timber sizes and uses, aiding engineers in design and safety assessments.
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Beth
Beromyey
Rover
Swinmer
Chen
Weil
Timber life stages by sapwood and truewood in trees
Analyzed is the concept of wood maturity likened to human youth and age. Immature sapwood powers growth while mature truewood supports structure and long life. The text ties growth rings to birthdays, contrasts active youthful vigor with enduring timber, and notes chemical changes and storage of moisture across tree aging.
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Iso
Tsios
Saler
Reevett
Terest
Hile
World of Science Why Waste All This Water Power
France seeks tidal power in the English Channel to generate electric power as coal shortages bite. The piece surveys tidal schemes from Severn Estuary to Gibraltar Tangier dam ideas and notes Australia’s potential sites like Yampi Sound. It highlights the Tennessee Valley Authority as a model for large scale public power projects and urges harnessing rivers and water conservation to meet demand.
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Erith
Severn Estuary
Timex
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Orkneys
Germany
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F. Sorgel
Gibraltar
Tangier
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Bielly
Tunisia
Africa
Ike Thot
Ussr
Australia
New South Wales
Maritime Services Board
Abe Ades
Sydney
Darwin
Michael Sawtalls
Western Australia
Yampi Sound
Yampi
Mogather
Beepties
Maxim
Australie
Tenpesser
Authority Tva
Penguin
Tennessee Valley
Roonavelt
Ove Acheme
Alley
Teonemee Valley
Tig
Ithanos
Krouen Hydro
Audtralias
Invasion of the Queensland Dutymen’s Organisation Meeting
At East Palmerston Q D C the monthly meeting noted 19 members and elected W Bailey as branch representative to Townsville Chamber of Commerce. A Campbell won a branch post on Mourigan Hot Our Development Committee. A call was made to address road conditions near Wadds Creek and a delegation planned to meet Works officials.
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W. Bailey
Presiantate War
Bailey
Townstell Chamber of Commerce
A. Campbell
Mourigan Hotour Development Committee
Menars
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Arys
Wadds Creek
Todd
Buchanan's
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Aie
An Wettlere
Fragmentary text hints at improvised plywood making and material science
The passage shows garbled notes about turning waste into usable boards through cutting, shaping, and combining materials like plywood and lambeled boards. It mentions processes such as grinding, pressing, and dissolving, with references to epoxy like substances and the idea of forming a usable product despite messy steps.
Indian Test results critique sparks call for fast bowlers
Calcutta reports quote Wright Beta Smits and Pollard as saying India needs two fast bowlers to compete on the Australian tour. Bedser notes bad luck in reproducing names and mentions Eric returning to watch the Tests as England aims to strengthen its bowling.
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Calcutta
Basand
Tosin
O Wright
Beta
Smits
Pollard
England
Bedser
Fie
Eric
Australia
Leaves From 2 Doctor's Case Book A Fever Conquered
A conversation about puerperal infection and its prevention unfolds as Mrs Y discusses experiences with obstetric care. Doctors emphasize the germ theory, the importance of trust and precaution, and the progress in reducing maternal fever deaths.
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Alwaya
Freubie
North Parramatta Progress Annual Meeting Recap
The first semiannual general meeting of the North Parramatta Progress Association was held at Mr Lea Brows's residence. A strong turnout heard President C Sing report a successful first year with plans for further development and expanded membership.
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Lea Brows
Corse Geuer
Drapershedla
Tumday
C. 7
Sing
Association
Martynatreer Meserve
Kia Tegard
Grovecreet
Fenice Box
Trephione
Savages
Blore
Ecvour Sal
L. Breer
Waa
Thomas Vict-Orint Marton
Grant Population Probes Engage Engineers
An IEEE ae meeting addressed the Came ee Soo program examining grant allocations and population impacts. Researchers presented data on resource distribution and proposed recalibrations to improve efficiency and equity among project communities.
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Ieee Ae i
Ee Soo
Grant Poprarms
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