Lectures On Explosives - Willoughby Walke - Bog

Lectures on Explosives is a comprehensive guidebook that was originally prepared as a course of lectures for the laboratory of the U.S. Artillery School in 1902. The book is authored by Willoughby Walke, an expert in the field of explosives and a former instructor at the school. The book is designed to serve as a manual and guide for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of explosives.The book covers a wide range of topics related to explosives, including the chemical and physical properties of explosives, their manufacture, storage, transportation, and use. The book also provides detailed instructions on the various tests and experiments that can be conducted in the laboratory to study the properties of explosives.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of explosives. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject and discusses the history and development of explosives. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the chemistry of explosives, the manufacture of explosives, the properties of explosives, and the testing of explosives.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand for readers with little or no background in the field of explosives. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts and procedures discussed in the text.Overall, Lectures on Explosives is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the field of explosives. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and serves as a practical guide for those working in the laboratory or in the field.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.