Mechanics; or, the doctrine of motion. Comprehending, I. The general laws of motion. II. The descent of bodies perpendicularly, and down inclined Planes, and also in Curve Surfaces. The Motion of Pendulums. III. Centers of gravity. The Equilibrium of Beams of Timber, and their Forces and Directions. IV. The mechanical powers. V. The comparative strength of timber, and its stress. The Powers of Engines, their Motion, and Friction. VI. Hydrostatics and pneumatics.

All titles

• Mechanics; or, the doctrine of motion. Comprehending, I. The general laws of motion. II. The descent of bodies perpendicularly, and down inclined Planes, and also in Curve Surfaces. The Motion of Pendulums. III. Centers of gravity. The Equilibrium of Beams of Timber, and their Forces and Directions. IV. The mechanical powers. V. The comparative strength of timber, and its stress. The Powers of Engines, their Motion, and Friction. VI. Hydrostatics and pneumatics.
• Principles of mechanics. Abridgments

People / Organizations

• William Emerson (Author)
• John Nourse ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for J. Nourse, in the Strand; Bookseller in Ordinary to his Majesty, MDCCLXIX. [1769]

Publication year

1769-1769

ESTC No.

T77183

Grub Street ID

299385

Description

iv,148p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

Preface signed: W. Emerson.

An abstract of William Emerson's 'The principles of mechanicks'.