The Appointment Of A United States Government Commission Of Tests Of Metals And Constructive Materials

By Thomas Egleston

Book Overview

The Appointment of a United States Government Commission of Tests of Metals and Constructive Materials is a historical book written by Thomas Egleston in 1882. The book documents the establishment of a commission by the United States government to conduct tests on metals and materials used in construction. The commission was established in response to concerns about the safety and quality of materials used in public works projects, such as bridges and buildings. The book provides a detailed account of the commission's work, including the methods used to conduct tests and the results obtained. It also includes information about the materials tested, such as iron, steel, and cement. The Appointment of a United States Government Commission of Tests of Metals and Constructive Materials is an important historical document that sheds light on the efforts of the United States government to ensure the safety and quality of public works projects during the late 19th century.This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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164952404
• ISBN13: 9781164952404
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"