The Technical World Magazine, Volume 4Technical World Company, 1906 |
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Page 29
... practically instantaneous . The time sig- nal has been sent from Washington to the Lick Observatory , California , in 5- TIME BALL ON TOP OF WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH BUILDING , NEW YORK CITY . Falls at noon every day in the year . CLOCK ...
... practically instantaneous . The time sig- nal has been sent from Washington to the Lick Observatory , California , in 5- TIME BALL ON TOP OF WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH BUILDING , NEW YORK CITY . Falls at noon every day in the year . CLOCK ...
Page 55
... practically speaking , limited only by the type of conductor and insulator adopted when the original cost of the cable was considered . Some- times it is found in actual practice that the cable is of insufficient dimensions for its ...
... practically speaking , limited only by the type of conductor and insulator adopted when the original cost of the cable was considered . Some- times it is found in actual practice that the cable is of insufficient dimensions for its ...
Page 82
... practically no losses have been sustained . For all that , marine underwriters look upon the log rafts as rather undesirable risks ; so much so that they usually charge premiums of ten per cent or more for insuring these craft . The ...
... practically no losses have been sustained . For all that , marine underwriters look upon the log rafts as rather undesirable risks ; so much so that they usually charge premiums of ten per cent or more for insuring these craft . The ...
Page 89
... practically double the capacity of the central station , and the number of customers and the use of electric lights will be greatly increased . Trade Schools ' HE necessity and value of trade schools in distinction to technical col ...
... practically double the capacity of the central station , and the number of customers and the use of electric lights will be greatly increased . Trade Schools ' HE necessity and value of trade schools in distinction to technical col ...
Page 101
... practically impossible to wreck save with heavy artillery , and which may make its appearance at the most awk- ward moment . The engine driver is usually an officer of high rank ; and the gunners and in- fantry greatly enjoy serving in ...
... practically impossible to wreck save with heavy artillery , and which may make its appearance at the most awk- ward moment . The engine driver is usually an officer of high rank ; and the gunners and in- fantry greatly enjoy serving in ...
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