Berechnung und Konstruktion der Wichtigsten Last - Hebemaschinen

Mittweida: R Schulze, 1894. First Edition.. Contemporary three-quarter leather.. A good copy; some rubbing to the binding; one fldg. plate with gutter tape repair and burn into a small part of the image.. 4to. There are 150 numbered plates (some in partial color).

A comprehensive analysis and guide to the theory and construction of all kinds of heavy lifting machines and cranes. This goes from the common screw jack to the heavy lift capacity of shipyard gantry cranes. Some of the cranes depicted are self propelled (steam shovels). The plates are detailed sectional schematics.