02677cam a22003253u 4500 58367 UtSlPG 20260610134338.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 31015380 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TH Symons, G. J. (George James), 1838-1900 Lightning Rod Conference : Report of the Delegates from the Following Societies, Viz.: Meteorological Society, Royal Institute of British Architects, Society of Telegraph Engineers and of Electricians, Physical Society. With a Code of Rules for the Erection of Lightning Conductors; and Various Appendices Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-11-28 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lightning Rod Conference" by G. J. Symons is a technical publication written in the late 19th century, specifically published in 1882. The work is essentially a detailed report from a conference comprising delegates from various scientific and architectural societies discussing the creation of standardized rules for the installation and efficacy of lightning conductors. The text likely delves into topics such as the construction, materials, and mechanics of effective lightning protection systems. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the need for a unified approach to lightning conductor installation, spurred by the increasing inquiries from citizens and public bodies regarding lightning protection. It provides a historical context detailing how the Meteorological Society convened experts from multiple disciplines—including meteorology, architecture, and electrical engineering—to address the pressing issues surrounding lightning strikes and their devastating impacts. The initial sections outline the purpose of lightning conductors, issues in their construction, and the necessity of a code of rules for their erection, laying a systematic foundation for the subsequent detailed discussion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lightning conductors Lightning conductors -- Bibliography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58367 99194 99194