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NEW TECHNICAL BOOKS

Titles marked with a star (*) are not for circulation, and may be consulted only in the Technology Division, Room 115, Central Building, Fifth Avenue and Forty-second Street, daily from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. Sundays, 1 p.m. to 10 p. m.

Aeronautics

1. *Barnwell, F. S., and W. H. SAYERS. Aeroplane design, by F. S. Barnwell, and, A simple explanation of inherent stability, by W. H. Sayers. London: McBride, Nast & Co., 1916. diagr., tables.

12°.

102 p.

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A concise treatise on general principles by two members of the British air service. Mr. Barnwell's contribution, which treats of the general principles of design, and which is stated to be understandable by any constructional engineer, was read during the winter of 1914 before the Engineering Society of Glasgow University and published in The aeroplane during 1915. Mr. Barnwell is a successful designer of speedy machines. Mr. Sayers, a designer and constructor of note, tells in a simple straightforward way about stability — in which subject he has been a pioneer investigator.

Reviewed in Aerial age, Oct. 9, 1916.

2. Cavanagh, George A. Model aeroplanes and their motors; a practical book for beginners. Drawings by Harry G. Schultz With an introduction by Henry Woodhouse... New York: Moffat, Yard & Co., 1916. 132 p., 16 pl. diagrs. 12°.

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Author states that the Wright Brothers' interest in flying was aroused by a toy helicopter and that many men who as boys competed for prizes, are now contributing their share to the development of the art of aeronautics. Mr. Cavanagh, model editor of the Aerial age, has written a little book, with working drawings, telling how the models are made, with directions for installing gasolene, steam, and compressed air motors. There is a list of world's records, as well as a glossary of aeronautical terms.

3. Grahame-White, Claude, 1879-, and H. HARPER. Learning to fly, a practical manual for beginners... New York: The Macmillan Co. [1916.] 111 p., illus. 12°.

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A companionable little volume intended to stimulate the interest of the novice who has decided to enter the great and growing industry of aviation, and who feels that he should, as a preliminary step, learn to fly. He will not find here much that is closely technical or thorough, but he may apprise himself in a general way about the various steps of instruction, something about the airman's temperament, perils of the air and factors that make for safety. There are brief records of some of the great pilots, and chapters on cross country flying, aviation as a profession, and the future of flying.

Reviewed in Aerial age, Oct. 9, 1916; Aeronautics, July 19, 1916.

4. Judge, Arthur William. The design of aeroplanes. London: Whittaker and Co., 1916. 212 p., 2 pl. illus. 8°.

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"The aeroplane has rapidly developed a literature of its own, and though this for a time consisted largely of popular description, of little use to the engineer or designer, the last year or two has witnessed the publication of one or two excellent text-books, which must have proved a boon to draughtsmen and manufacturers. To these the present volume is a welcome addition. It presents in a simple yet brief form the principles underlying the design of aeroplanes from the standpoint of the mechanical engineer, and tabulates in a convenient form some of the data which experience has shown to be useful in design work. The author does not claim to treat every branch of the subject in full, and the frankness of this admission precludes criticism of what might by some be regarded as shortcomings. The book contains a great deal of information which the practical designer will find of service, and we have pleasure in recommending it. To prevent misconception...we ought, perhaps, to add that the subject matter is strictly confined to the aeroplane proper, and does not deal in any way with the construction of the propelling motor.”—Mechanical engineer, June 30, 1916, p. 495.

Also reviewed in Aeronautics, July 19, 1916, p. 38.

5. Riach, M. A. S. Air-screws; an introduction to the aerofoil theory of screw propulsion. London: C. Lockwood & Son, 1916. 128 p., 1 pl.

illus. 8°.

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Based on a series of articles in Aeronautics. Follows the method of Drzewieski, which is claimed to be approximately correct within certain limits. Although the book bristles with higher mathematics, it is stated that the nonmathematical reader "may be able to follow the train of reasoning, at any rate as far as its qualitative nature is concerned."

Automobiles

6. Manly, Harold P. Automobile starting and lighting; a non-technical explanation of the construction, upkeep and principles of operation of the electrical equipment of automobiles. Chicago: Fred. J. Drake & Co. [1916]. illus. 16°.

302 p.

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A pocket size volume stated to give detailed explanations "of all types of construction at present in use or that have been adopted in former installations." Has a glossary of electrical words and terms.

7. Bacon, Raymond Foss, and W. A. HAMOR. The American petroleum industry. . . New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co.,

Inc., 1916. 2 v. illus. 8°.

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These two sizable volumes by the director and the assistant director of the Mellon Institute of the University of Pittsburgh, with special chapters by other experts, offer an important addition to the literature of the subject. Volume 1 follows somewhat the beaten track of geochemistry, geology, distribution, properties, history, and production. Volume brings together from many sources and with convenient arrangement the present state of the refining art and certainly supplies a long felt want both to the expert and to the

technology librarian. There is also a chapter on hygienic considerations, a complete glossary of bitumenology, and a wealth of footnote references.

Reviewed in Canadian mining engineer, Oct. 1, 1916; Oil, paint and drug reporter, Sept. 18, 1916; American gas light journal, Oct. 30, 1916; Gas age, Oct. 16, 1916; Mining and engineering world, Oct. 21, 1916.

Chemical Technology

8. *Bearce, H. W., and E. L. PEFFER. expansion of American petroleum oils. 26 p.

Density and thermal
Washington: 1916.

8°. (United States Standards Bureau. Technologic paper, no. 77, Aug. 26, 1916.)

VBDA Shows how the data were secured from which to calculate the standard density and volumetric tables for commercial crude and refined American petroleum oils as published in Standards Bureau circular no. 57.

34 P.

9. *Bleininger, A. V., and H. G. SCHURECHT. Properties of some European plastic fire clays. Washington: 1916. (United States Standards Bureau. Technologic paper no. 79, Aug. 24, 1916.)

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"In the manufacture of glass pots, tank blocks, glass furnace accessories, graphite crucibles, and similar refractories, a certain amount of plastic clay is required for the purpose of bonding together the grains of calcined material, ground potsherds, and previously burned fire clay, which constitute from 50 to 60 per cent of the mixture used. The requirements of such clays are very exacting."-p. 3.

This pamphlet gives the results and methods of a governmental investigation to determine the properties of certain superior fire clays obtained from Germany, Belgium, and England, in order to establish a basis of comparison with domestic clays. States that, contrary to the claims of some, there are open-burning plastic clays of good refractoriness to be found in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee.

10. *Bowie, C. P. Construction and operation of a single tube cracking furnace for making gasoline. Washington: 1916. (United States Mines Bureau. Technical Paper no. 161.)

16 p. VHCA

"It is the purpose of this report to outline briefly the general principles involved in the cracking of oils and distillate by the Rittman process, to describe the construction of a one-tube experimental plant, and to give in some detail those methods of operation that have given the best results. This paper is intended primarily for those who have obtained a license for the use of the process. It is assumed that such persons have a working knowledge of the modern processes of refining oils, and have read the bulletin recently published by the Bureau of Mines on the results of experiments with this process."-p. 5. The pamphlet has ten plates of detail drawings.

11. *Hausbrand, Eugen. Die Wirkungsweise der Rektifizierund Destillier-Apparate, mit Hilfe einfacher mathematischer Betrachtungen... Dritte völlig neu bearbeitete und sehr vermehrte Auflage... Berlin: J. Springer, 1916. 202 p., 16 diagr. tables.

8°.

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It is stated that the third edition of this excellent work clears up many

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