The resources and manufacturing industry of Ireland as illustrated by the exhibition of 1853 : being a series of essays on raw materials, machinery, and manufactures of various kinds; to which is appended the official catalogue of the exhibition : a portrait of Mr. Dargan, engraved on steel, with a memoir; and numerous illustrations on wood (1854)
Sproule, John, Exhibition of Art and Art-Industry (1853 : Dublin, Ireland), author, Sproule, John, editor · Dublin : Published by the editor · leaf 229
e the working angle or tilt, and the perfect gauge of the rails. The form of the sleeper and end elevation of the fish joint are seen in the annexed engraving. The co¬ nical form of the sleeper admits of a given strength being secured with the smallest amount of metal, while the elasticity… … The leading consideration which will occur to every side Elevation of Fish-Joint, one in reference to the use of the cast iron sleeper is its _ great durability; and it appears that the prime cost of laying down a line of rails in this way is not gieatm than with wood. By many of the leading…
Dargan, William, 1799-1867 · Exhibition of Art and Art-Industry (1853 : Dublin, Ireland) · Industries · Railroad engineering
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