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100 1 _aDana, Homer J.
_q(Homer Jackson),
_d1890-1970
245 1 4 _aThe Use of Ropes and Tackle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-17
505 0 _aList of illustrations -- Sources of material -- Introduction -- Knots -- Splices -- Hitches -- Lashings -- Tackle sets -- Hoists -- Transmission cables -- Textile rope data -- Wire rope data -- Splicing transmission cables -- Power transmission tables -- List of engineering bulletins.
508 _aChris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Use of Ropes and Tackle" by Homer J. Dana and W. A. Pearl is an engineering manual published in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide on the selection, use, and practical applications of ropes and tackle systems, catering to both industrial and recreational needs. It covers an array of subjects, including different types of knots, splices, and their respective uses in various contexts. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the relevance of ropes and tackles in both traditional and modern industries, highlighting their expanding applications in an increasingly industrialized society. It discusses the Engineering Experiment Station at the State College of Washington, which aims to consolidate scattered information related to ropes and tackles, enhancing the knowledge base available to individuals who may not be adept in these techniques. This introductory section underscores the book's intent to aid users, particularly those less skilled or inexperienced in the practical aspects of using ropes and tackles effectively, providing a solid foundation for learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKnots and splices
653 _aRope
700 1 _aPearl, W. A.
_q(William Armour),
_d1893-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56585
999 _c97416
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