The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 85
Mathematics, Physics, and Land Surveying
Mathematics, Physics, and Land Surveying.
Arithmetic—Algebra—Plane Trigonometry, including the solution of triangles—Logarithms—Euclid.
Mensuration of every kind of surface, of solids, artificers' work, excavations, embankments, timber, &c, &c.
Elementary Hydrostatics and Hydraulics—pressure of water—Artesian wells—The different kinds of Pumps—Waterwheels—Siphon—Hydraulic friction—Hydraulic Press and Ram, &c., &c.
Mechanics—Parallelogram of forces—Mechanical powers—Steam engine—Laws of motion, &c.—Definition of "work"—Conservation of energy.
Land Surveying and Levelling.
Heat—Latent and specific heat, radiation—Distillation, evaporation, &c.
Sound—Production, propagation, and reflection of sound, vibrations, &c.
Light—Velocity and intensity of light, mirrors, lenses, refraction, and polarization.
Electricity—Magnetism, factional and voltaic electricity, electromagnetism, voltaic piles.