Lectures On Explosives - Willoughby Walke - Bog

Lectures on Explosives is a book that was originally published in 1902 and written by Willoughby Walke. The book is a course of lectures that were prepared specifically as a manual and guide for use in the laboratory of the U.S. Artillery School. The purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive overview of explosives, including their properties, composition, and uses.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of explosives. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, including a brief history of explosives and an overview of their properties. The second chapter covers the composition of explosives, including the different types of explosive materials and their chemical properties.Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the manufacture of explosives, the testing and analysis of explosives, and the practical applications of explosives. The book also includes detailed instructions and guidelines for conducting experiments in the laboratory, as well as a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Lectures on Explosives is a comprehensive and detailed guide to the science of explosives, written for students and professionals in the field of military science and engineering. Despite its age, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject of explosives and their uses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.