The Technical World Magazine, Volume 6Technical World Company, 1907 |
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Page 12
... . Also , in a long- recoil rifle , it is necessary that the recoil be as quick as possible , so that the barrel must be made light , which is an added source of weakness . The possibilities of the automatic rifle in war are limited. ( 12 )
... . Also , in a long- recoil rifle , it is necessary that the recoil be as quick as possible , so that the barrel must be made light , which is an added source of weakness . The possibilities of the automatic rifle in war are limited. ( 12 )
Page 13
... possible . It must be built so that the soldier will not have to be a master mechanic to keep it in working order . Then , it must be capable of use as an ordinary gun , if the auto- matic arrangement be thrown out of or- der by rust or ...
... possible . It must be built so that the soldier will not have to be a master mechanic to keep it in working order . Then , it must be capable of use as an ordinary gun , if the auto- matic arrangement be thrown out of or- der by rust or ...
Page 18
... possible to construct a vehicle with an eighteen horse - power motor and yet not have the weight in ex- cess of one and one - half tons , whereas a vehicle of the same power using steam , such as a traction engine , weighs four or five ...
... possible to construct a vehicle with an eighteen horse - power motor and yet not have the weight in ex- cess of one and one - half tons , whereas a vehicle of the same power using steam , such as a traction engine , weighs four or five ...
Page 22
... possible because of the broad driving wheels , which , however , can be replaced with narrower ones when higher speeds are desired . In Mel- bourne , Australia , an agricultural motor , belonging to a large estate , draws seven- ton ...
... possible because of the broad driving wheels , which , however , can be replaced with narrower ones when higher speeds are desired . In Mel- bourne , Australia , an agricultural motor , belonging to a large estate , draws seven- ton ...
Page 30
... possible . The gauge is the standard 4 feet , 81⁄2 inches . Oil , fetched from Beaumont , Texas , in tank steamers by way of Port Arthur , is utilized , instead of coal , for the locomotives . It is deliv- ered at Coatzacoalcos , where ...
... possible . The gauge is the standard 4 feet , 81⁄2 inches . Oil , fetched from Beaumont , Texas , in tank steamers by way of Port Arthur , is utilized , instead of coal , for the locomotives . It is deliv- ered at Coatzacoalcos , where ...
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