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VOL. 10

LIBRARY SCHOOL

No. 1

New Technical Books

A Selected List on Industrial Arts and Engineering Added to The New York Public Library

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NEW TECHNICAL BOOKS

Titles marked with a star (*) are not for circulation, but may be consulted in the Science and Technology Division, Central Building, Fifth Avenue and Forty-second Street, daily from 9 a. m. to 10 p.m. Sundays, I p. m. to 10 p. m.

*Annett, Frederick A. Lecciones de electrotecnia y maquinaria eléctrica con espeçial referencia á su instalación, manejo y conservación... Versión castellana por L. Omar Portales. New York: The L. O. Portales Co., 220 West 42d St., 1924. xiv, 466 p. illus. 8°. $2.00. VGI (121)

Elementary and practical. A translation of the author's Electrical machinery, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1921.

Anthony, Irvin. Down to the sea in ships. Philadelphia: Penn Publishing Co., 1924. 358 p. illus. 8°. $4.00. VXH (121)

Attractively illustrated record of what ships have done rather than a history of shipbuilding. Includes chapters on American sea-fishing; whaling; American ports; clipper ships; and steam navigation.

*Babbitt, Harold E. Sewerage and sewage treatment. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1925. xv, 516 p. 2. ed., rev. illus. 8°. $5.00. VDI (121)

For notice of first ed., see New technical books, v. 7, no. 2, 1922, p. 17. Additions relate principally to sewage treatment. Author is professor of the subject at the University of Illinois.

Reviewed in Engineering world, April, 1925.

Baldwin Locomotive Works. History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1831-1923. [Philadelphia, 1924., 210 p. illus. 8°.

TPE (121)

Deals with the original stationary engine constructed prior to 1830; early improvements in the locomotive; introduction of the link motion, and the use of coal as fuel; development during the years 1880-1900; introduction of the modern, high-power locomotive and the consequent enlargement of the Baldwin plant. Also good illustrations of the various types of locomotives built for foreign countries.

*Berliner, Arnold, and KARL SCHEEL, editors. Physikalisches Handwörterbuch. Berlin: Julius Springer, 1924. vi, 903 p. illus. 4°. PAC (117)

59 German specialists contribute to this up-to-date work of more than 900 double-columned pages. Expla nations are given with considerable detail and numerous illustrations; for example, 9 pages are devoted to the relativity theory. An excellent library refer

ence.

Blanchard, Harold F. My automobile, its operation, care and repair. New York: U. P. C. Book Co., 1924. ix, 394 p. illus. 8°. $3.50. TON (121)

Clearly illustrated, plainly written, and thorough instruction for those with little or no mechanical ability, but who would locate and cure troubles; also for those mechanically inclined who wish to learn in detail how a car works. Chapters on: how much to pay for a car; selecting a car; buying a used car; reconditioning; selling the car; driving; safety; touring; garages. Author is technical editor of Motor.

Blanchard, Harold F. My Ford, its care and repair. New York: U. P. C. Book Co., Inc., 1925. viii, 293 p. illus. 8°. $3.00. TON (121)

Easily understandable step-by-step instructions for finding and curing trouble, and for overhauling. Chapters on washing, painting, garages, the Fordson tractor, and driving. 123 illustrations.

*Bluecher, Hans. Plastische Massen. Die Erzeugen, Verarbeitung und Verwendung von Kunstoffen. Leipzig: S. Hirzel, 1924. xii, 291 p. illus. 8°. VOF (119)

Descriptions of commonly-used apparatus followed by more or less brief references to the preparation of a large number of plastic substances. Foot-note references and a bibliography.

*Borgman, Joseph, and OSKAR KRAHNER. Die Lederfabrikation, praktisches Handbuch für die gesamte Lederindustrie. Berlin: M. Krayn, 1923. parts 1-3. 2. rev. ed. 8°. VMK (121)

Part 1: Die Unterlederfabrikation; Part 2: Die Oberlederfabrikation; Part 3: Die Feinlederfabrika

tion.

Practical work on tanning, dyeing and finishing. Part 4: "Die Chromgerbung," and Part 5, "Die Mineralgerbung in ihrem ganzen Umfange" are stated to be in preparation.

*Bouasse, H. Capillarité, phénomènes superficiels. Paris: Delagrave, 1924. xxi, 437 p. illus. 8°. 30 fr. PAV (117)

Clear exposition, with considerable trigonometry but with little calculus. Treats of the tension of supple membranes, properties of liquid films, vibration of spheres, soap bubbles, ascension and depression in tubes, problems of equilibrium, drops, spheroidal state, effects of temperature, effects of impurities, solid membranes, adsorption, and emulsions. 232 illustrations. Author is professor in the University of Toulouse.

- Houle, rides, seiches et marées. Paris: Delagrave, 1924. xxii, 516 p. illus. 8°. 34 fr.

PCD (117)

Mathematical treatment of ocean swells, waves, peculiar periodical changes in lake levels, sand and water ripples, and tides. Analyses of geometrical figures formed on vibrating plates. Author prefers the actual results of laboratory experiments to the theories of classical hydrodynamics.

Briggs, Howard L., and WILLIAM CARVER. Practical bricklaying, a handbook of instruction and manual for the journeyman... revised and enlarged by William Carver. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1924. ix, 223 p. illus. 12°. $1.75.

VEO (121)

History of brickmaking and bricklaying; tells how to establish a school for apprentices; describes materials, tools, and methods of laying; includes quizzes, outlines of trade problems, and 172 illustrations. Author is Director of Vocational Education, Cleveland Public Schools.

Reviewed in Concrete, Dec., 1924.

Burn, Louis. Workshop gauges and measuring appliances, an introductory treatise on the principal measurements required and the instruments used in workshop practice for apprentices and students. London and New York: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1924. ix, 154 p. illus. 12°. $1.50.

laboratory furniture and appliances, etc.... Compiled and edited by Arthur W. Wright. New York: New York Commercial, 1925. 314 p. 8°. $3.00. VO (119)

Dictionary giving common and scientific names, symbols, and chief characteristics of a large number of chemicals and raw materials, with principal manu

facturers. VFV (121)

Contents: Standard units of measurement. Simple measurement. Indirect measurement. Micrometers. Marking off. Selection and care of instruments. Limits and fits. Bibliography.

Reviewed in Ironmonger, March 28, 1925.

*Burrell, George A. The recovery of gasoline from natural gas, with a discussion of motor fuels. New York: Chemical Catalog Co., Inc., 1925. 600 p. illus. 8°. $7.00. VHY (117)

History, statistics, and technology of the industry set forth with considerable detail. Chapters on the testing of gasoline, depletion of properties, other motor fuels than gasoline.

Reviewed in Journal of industrial and engineering chemistry, March, 1925; Oil news, Feb. 21, 1925; Oil and gas journal, Feb. 26, 1925.

*Butler, Herbert J. Motor bodywork. The design and construction of private, commercial and passenger types. Foreword by Sir Herbert Austin. London: W. R. Howell & Co., 1924. xxiii, 492 p. illus. 4°. £2. 12s. 6d. TON (121)

The production side is covered by chapters on drawing-office practice, wood-working and metal-working machinery and processes, and trimming and upholstering. Fifty folding plates of working drawings, in blue-print style, and over 200 photographs and detail drawings.

"The first half...deals with the design and construction of all types of modern private motor bodies, the other part being devoted to a similar treatment of commercial and passenger bodywork. The characteristic features of each variety of body are discussed in detail, due attention being given to economical production, the many ways in which the design may be modified, the limitations of the chassis and the requirements of the user. There are separate chapters on... cape hoods, wind screens and folding seats, covering a wide range of the most up-to-date fittings.' Preface.

Reviewed in Engineer, London, Nov. 14, 1924.

Cady, Francis E., and H. B. DATES, editors. Illuminating engineering; prepared by a staff of specialists for students and engineers. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1925. xiii, 486 p. illus. $5.00.

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VOK (119)

Based on lectures by experts at the Case School of Applied Science. Deals with the principles underlying the production of light and its applications, rather than the details of the applications themselves. Physics of light production; light sources; photometry; physiological optics, fundamental principles of illumination; light, shade and color; daylight; residence lighting; lighting of public buildings; commercial lighting; industrial lighting; sign and display lighting; light projection.

Reviewed in Engineering world, April, 1925.

*A Chemical reference and industrial directory of sources of production, distribution and supply of the most used chemicals and industrial raw products, including apparatus, machinery, materials, analytical

Cotton, H. Electrical technology, a textbook covering the syllabus of the B.Sc. engineering, A. M. I. É. E., and the national certificate examinations in this subject. London and New York: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., 1924. xv, 376 p. illus. 8°. $3.75. VGC (121)

ters

Of university grade. Principles of D. C._and A. C. machines set forth with good diagrams. Chap. on illumination, electrolysis, electric furnaces, and electrical measuring instruments. Worked out examples and problems to be solved (with answers). Author is Lecturer in Electrical Engineering in University College, Nottingham, England.

Croft, Terrell. Circuit troubles and testing. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1924. x, 224 p. illus. 8°. $2.50. VGM (121)

Adapted to the needs of the men who actually do the work, covering aerial pole lines, underground cables, and interior wiring. As is usual in Mr. Croft's works, the numerous illustrations are especially informative.

Crowther, James Arnold. Ions, electrons, and ionizing radiations. London and New York: Longmans, Green & Co., 1924. xii, 328 p. 4. ed. illus. 8°. $4.00. PLE (117)

For notice of the 1st edition see New technical books, v. 5. no. 2, April-June, 1920. 4th edition shows rewriting and enlargement of the chapters on X-rays and on the electron theory of matter, and extensive additions, including new diagrams, to most of the other chapters. Emphasis has been laid on the experimental basis of the quantum theory. The mathematics, on the whole, are simple.

*Davis, A. C. A hundred years of portland cement, 1824-1924. Issued in 1924 on the occasion of the centenary of the invention of portland cement. London: Concrete Publications, Ltd. [1924. xxii, 282 p. illus. 4°. 21s. VEO (121)

Early investigations and experiments; the initial industry, 1824-1849; development of manufacture, 1849-1874: manufacture in 1878; methods of manufacture, 1874-1899; the rotary kiln; standard specifications; quality and testing; comparison of products of various countries; research; portland cement in the twentieth century, and an appendix on some early specifications.

Reviewed in Concrete, Nov., 1924; Engineer, London, Nov. 21, 1924; Engineering news-record, Nov. 20, 1924; Engineering, Jan. 2, 1925.

Del Mar, William A. Electric cables, their design, manufacture and use. A series of lectures delivered in the Moore School of Electrical Engineering of the University of Pennsylvania, 1923-1924. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1924. vii, 208 p. illus. 8°. $2.50. VGM (121)

Avoids theory and mathematical arguments and has an annotated bibliography. Author is Chief Engineer of the Habirshaw Electrical Cable Company.

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