Strength Of Wood, Grown On The Pacific Slope, Determined At Watertown Arsenal (1881)

Strength of Wood, Grown on the Pacific Slope, Determined at Watertown Arsenal is a book written by Theodore Thaddeus Sobieski Laidley and published in 1881. The book is a comprehensive study of the strength of various types of wood grown on the Pacific Slope, including Douglas Fir, Redwood, and Cedar. The author conducted experiments at the Watertown Arsenal in Massachusetts to determine the strength of these woods using a variety of testing methods. The book includes detailed descriptions of the testing process and the results obtained, as well as comparisons with other types of wood grown in different regions.In addition to the technical aspects of the study, the book also includes historical and practical information about the use of wood in construction and other industries. The author discusses the importance of selecting the right type of wood for specific purposes, as well as the economic and environmental factors that influence the availability and cost of different types of wood.Overall, Strength of Wood, Grown on the Pacific Slope, Determined at Watertown Arsenal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the properties and uses of wood, particularly those involved in the construction and woodworking industries.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.