Brunel low (28 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. Second Edition. The book is in fair condition with a dust jacket that is worn, featuring significant tears and missing pieces. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked, providing a solid reading copy despite the exterior wear. Worn with significant tears and missing pieces.…

Zustand: Good. 1959. Fifth impression. 320 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over blue cloth. Black and white diagrams throughout. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some mild marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor chipping and creasing. Some tanning and foxing to all surfaces, particularly to spine.…

Zustand: Good. 1956. 6th Impression. 472 pages. Grey jacket over blue cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Some toning marks to page ends. DJ with some edge wear, spotting and creasing. Previous owner text on paste down.

Zustand: Good. DJ may have small chips and tears. Book will have been read but remains clean. Cover may have light wear or slight soiling. Pages may be slightly tanned. May contain inscriptions but text pages will be free from markings.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good ++. No Dustjacket. First Edition. 231 pages. No dustjacket, Hardback binding has a forward lean, blue binding with faded titles to spine, wear/small creases to spine-ends, some marks to bottom front board. Ink name/address to end-papers. Pages clean and sound.

2nd edition. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and roughly rubbed as with age. Stained covers. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 448 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography (p7) and index. Subjects; Mathematics. Mathe?matiques. Applied mathematics. Technical education. Technical mathematics. 1 Kg. …

Blue Cloth. Zustand: VERY GOOD ( AVERAGE). Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair (WELL BELOW AVERAGE). Fourth Impression 1957. Contents Near Fine (NEAR NEW).The jacket has closed tears and part missing.POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES! AND FULLY INSURED! (UK ONLY).Please e-mail for further details. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". With 318 Illustrations , 254 Exercises and Many Worked Examples (illustrator). Signed By an "M.G Waugh.". …

2nd edition. Poor copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and roughly rubbed as with age. Stained covers. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 448 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography (p7) and index. Subjects; Mathematics. Mathématiques. Applied mathematics. Technical education. Technical mathematics. 1 Kg. …

Hard Back. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First. A very good copy of this book. 231 very clean, bright pages inc. index. The jacket seems to have been protected since new and i have left this cover on so expect the jacket to be very clean and bright. Owners name to ffep. Book. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 4th Edition. hardback book in near fine condition,dust jacket is very good,obverse of title page indicates third edition,fourth edition on front flap.

1st Ed. VII, 231 PP with 236 figures. Cloth cover, gilt title (dulled) on spine. Short tear at foot of spine/front hinge. Name of previous owner at top of front endpaper. Very good. Image shows the title-page. 22.2 x 14.5.

Zustand: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and little tears.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. slight wear to cover edges, owners mark front endpaper, otherwise book clean and tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Zustand: Used. In the grand tradition of musty university basements and the inexplicable obsession with bending steel beams, we present to you "Strength Of Materials," a title that audibly groans under the weight of both its contents and history. Written by the eminent yet seemingly forgotten Bevis Brunel Low (surely a name that evokes reverence in the field of material science, if not a hearty chuckle), this 1964 tome from Longmans will make you question not only the strength of materials but also the strength of your resolve to read it. Grab your hard hat, for the journey into the world of tensile strength and compressive forces awaits! Contents: Stress and strain Torsion of shafts Shear Forces and bending moments Bending stresses Combined direct  and bending stresses Shear stresses in beams Deflection of beams Leaf springs Riveted joints Welded joints Principal strains Strain energy Columns and stuts Theories of elastic failure Thick cylinders Testing of materials Mechanical properties of materials Imagine a time when the only thing more riveting than contemplating the structural integrity of a bridge was. well, anything else. This book, a veritable relic of the Cold War era, is packed with diagrams and formulas that could make a mathematician weep with joy or fall into a deep existential dread. The author?s approach to the robustness of materials is as dry as the chalk dust from a neglected blackboard, and yet, it somehow manages to be utterly essential for anyone hoping to design a structure that won?t collapse under the weight of its own ambition. The matter-of-fact tone could almost be mistaken for irony, as if Low himself were winking at the reader from the pages between discussions of shear stress and Young?s modulus. Yet, here lies the beauty of it: lurking within the dense prose, you may uncover nuggets of information that might just save your life?or at the very least, your next DIY project. This book, the very epitome of "used," might just be the perfect companion for that lonely weekend spent contemplating the sagging rafters of your garden shed. With a cover that has seen better days and a spine that could tell tales of late-night study sessions and hasty brush-offs, "Strength Of Materials" is practically begging to be picked up, dusted off, and appreciated for its historical charm. As you leaf through its pages, you might find yourself in a nostalgic reverie about the days when materials science was a hot topic of conversation at dinner parties?or perhaps that was just in Low?s dreams. But why stop at merely reading? Use it as a conversation starter! Imagine the delight of your friends when you regale them with tales of tensile strength and the fascinating world of load-bearing calculations. Will they roll their eyes? Will they be utterly absorbed? Uncertain outcomes are part of the thrill?much like the very materials Low discusses at length. You could even challenge them to create a structure using only the concepts laid out in this delightful book. Just be prepared for the awkward silence that follows when no one shows up with their blueprints. Condition: Used, with pages that may or may not have been dog-eared by a particularly passionate engineering student. The cover is slightly tattered, like the dreams of anyone who?s ever tried to understand the nuances of structural analysis. Every smudge tells a story, and every crease could be the defining moment of a momentarily confused reader. It has endured the test of time, much like the very materials it discusses?a testament to its resilience, despite the occasional coffee stain. So, if you find yourself in the mood for some scholarly musings on the strength of materials, look no further than Low?s masterpiece. Whether you?re a civil engineer looking for a trip down memory lane or an unsuspecting new homeowner with an alarming lack of knowledge about what really holds up a roof, this book has something for you. Why not add "Strength Of Materials" to your collection from Crap.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. 778 Pages. The boards are little shelf rubbed, however presents strong and clean. Internally, there is a previous owners signature on the title page, overall clean and complete. Tightly bound. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardback. Zustand: Used. In the grand tradition of academic tomes that purport to unlock the secrets of the universe?only to leave you more befuddled than a cat in a washing machine?"Theory Of Machines" by Bevis Brunel Low stands tall (or perhaps it slumps slightly, like a tired old chair after years of existential doubt). Published in 1960 by the reputable Longmans, this book is a curious concoction of mechanical musings that may induce both fascination and frustration in equal measure, much like a poorly-assembled puzzle missing three crucial pieces. As you leaf through these pages, you might find yourself questioning the very nature of machines. Are they your friends? Your foes? Or simply devices that mock your inability to assemble a flat-pack bookshelf? Low, with his keen insight, navigates the often treacherous waters of mechanical theory with the same finesse as a cat on roller skates. Expect discussions on levers, gears, and perhaps a few illustrations that will make you ponder the soundness of your own engineering skills?or lack thereof. This book is not just a mere textbook; it?s a portal into a world where machines reign supreme, and you, dear reader, are left to contemplate your own obsolescence. Low seems to ask, ?Can machines truly understand the human condition, or are they eternally destined to be tools for our questionable whims?? The irony, of course, lies in the fact that in trying to understand them, we often end up more perplexed than enlightened. Now, let?s dive into some of the highlights you might expect to encounter: A riveting exploration of mechanical principles that could induce daydreams about your next coffee break. Diagrams so intricate they may cause you to question if you?ve accidentally opened a manual for a spaceship instead. Charming anecdotes from the author that provide a delightful distraction, possibly at the expense of your grasp on actual theory. Terms like ?kinematics? and ?dynamics? that sound impressive in conversation but may not help you fix your car. Footnotes that may or may not lead you down a rabbit hole of obscure historical references. While the cover may show signs of wear reminiscent of a well-loved teddy bear, don?t let that deter you. It?s a perfect representation of the book?s true value: a reminder that wisdom often comes with a few scuffs and wrinkles. The corners may be dog-eared, but the contents are a historical archive of our relentless pursuit of understanding the machines that shape our lives?be they reliable or relentlessly capricious. Contents includes : Velocity Acceleration Force, Torque, Work and Energy Dimensions Simple Harmonic Motion Analysis of Cams Motion of Rigid Bodies Fiction Turning Moments Belt and Rope Drives Toothed Gearing Gear Trains Brakes and Dynamometers Governors Balancing Vibrations Condition: Used. This book has been lovingly handled, possibly by numerous perplexed thinkers who have sought to unlock its mysteries. Expect yellowed pages that smell faintly of coffee and a hint of existential dread, as if it has been read in late-night study sessions or spirited debates about whether machines could ever appreciate a good cup of tea. There may be annotations?some insightful, others perhaps the ramblings of a caffeinated soul trying to grasp the ungraspable. So, if you find yourself drawn to the enigmatic relationship between man and machine and are willing to embrace the quirks of yesteryear?s scholarly thought, then "Theory Of Machines" is waiting to accompany you on this mechanical adventure. It might just be the enlightening experience you didn?t know you needed?or at the very least, a formidable conversation starter at your next awkward gathering. Secure this specimen from Crappy Old Books and let the mind-boggling journey begin.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 6th printing. Contents very clean bright and tight. Black boards with faded gilt to spine. Please contact us for pictures and/or further details - only too pleased to help.

Cloth. Zustand: Near Very Good. No Jacket. "With 260 Illustrations, 254 Excercises and many Worked Examples. Dark Blue cloth cover with slightly dull Gilt lettering to spine. 231 Pages, 8 3/4" Tall. A little patchy loss of colour to cloth on spine. No inscriptions. Pages in very good, clean condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. With 409 Illustrations , 761 Exercises and many worked examples. 448 Pages. Dark blue cloth cover with blind stamped title to front and bright gilt lettering to spine. 2 small tears to top of spine. Some wear and marks to cover, pages very good and clean. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Mathematics: A Text-Book for Technical Students by Bevis Brunel Low, M.A. (Cantab.), M.I.Mech.E. A substantial early twentieth-century technical mathematics textbook published by Longmans, Green and Co., London, New York & Toronto. Written for engineering and technical college students, this comprehensive work covers the mathematical principles essential to mechanical engineering, construction, technical drawing and industrial design. It contains 409 illustrations, 761 exercises, and numerous worked examples, providing a detailed insight into the rigorous mathematical training required before the age of calculators and computers. Bevis Brunel Low was a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Military College of Science and editor of the respected Pocket-Book for Mechanical Engineers, making this an authoritative educational text from one of the period's leading engineering educators. The numerous diagrams and practical examples remain an excellent record of historical engineering education and are of interest to collectors of mathematics, engineering and industrial history. Bound in the original blue-green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, the volume has an attractive utilitarian appearance typical of technical books of the era. It displays well as both a reference work and a decorative piece for an academic library, engineering office or industrial-themed collection. Condition is Good. The original cloth binding shows fading, particularly to the spine, together with rubbing, general shelf wear and fraying to the head and foot of the spine. The binding remains firm and sound. Internally the pages are clean with light age toning throughout. The endpapers show light foxing and minor handling marks, but the text and illustrations remain clear and easily readable. A desirable copy for collectors of vintage mathematics, engineering history, scientific textbooks, Longmans publications, industrial heritage, and early twentieth-century educational works. It also makes an excellent reference volume for those interested in the history of technical education and mechanical engineering. Shipping Notice: Please note that international shipping costs are estimated. Additional charges may apply for this item due to size or weight. We will confirm any extra postage costs with the buyer before processing the order. 409 (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. The Spine is nearly completely faded.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN.…

Navy Blue Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. New Impression 1944. Please Email for further details Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". With 409 Illustrations , 761 Exercises and Many Worked Examples (illustrator). Signed By an "H Bucklow".

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1960 third edition 8th impression. Pages clean and bright, no markings, light wear to edges. Binding tight. Rubbing to corners and edges of spine. Some chips/tears to edges of jacket. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Large 8vo. vi + (2) + 448pp. Numerous diagrams in text. Publisher's plain blue cloth covers, gilt lettering + gilt bands on spine, blind band around edges + blind title On front. Beige printed dw, black lettering, not price clipped 12/6 net. White eps. Prize labelinside front cover " The Polytechnic School Of Engineering Levin R Rees 1934-35 ". Covers : shelf knocks bottom of spine, top/bottom corner of spine, slight rub bottom of spine. Dw : wear top/bottom of spine & corners, 2cm snag on spine, slight grubby shelf marks. Contents : very clean, tight & unfoxed. VG/VG-.…

Zustand: Good. Some marks and small stains to the cover. The spine is slightly scuffed/faded to the top and bottom. The content is clean and readable throughout, a decent readable hardback.