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... direction there was no error . The actual length of the tunnel proved to be more than had been estimated . Some anxiety was in consequence felt in the last few days previous to the communication being effected , as it was feared the ...
... direction there was no error . The actual length of the tunnel proved to be more than had been estimated . Some anxiety was in consequence felt in the last few days previous to the communication being effected , as it was feared the ...
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... direction to what has been above described , and the with- drawal of the cylinder , by the rotation of the screw W , is effected . 5. The removal of the borings is effected by a strong jet of water , conveyed through the copper pipe H ...
... direction to what has been above described , and the with- drawal of the cylinder , by the rotation of the screw W , is effected . 5. The removal of the borings is effected by a strong jet of water , conveyed through the copper pipe H ...
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... direction and force of the wind outside . To remedy the defects in the ventilation , a project was in course of execution . It con- sisted of laying an 8 - in . pipe along the tunnel , from which , by means of stop - cocks , compressed ...
... direction and force of the wind outside . To remedy the defects in the ventilation , a project was in course of execution . It con- sisted of laying an 8 - in . pipe along the tunnel , from which , by means of stop - cocks , compressed ...
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... directions alternately , the ventila- tion was more difficult , and the current of air must be more rapid than if they passed only in one direction , not only on account of the friction of the train , but also on account of the time ...
... directions alternately , the ventila- tion was more difficult , and the current of air must be more rapid than if they passed only in one direction , not only on account of the friction of the train , but also on account of the time ...
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... direction . 1 hour after starting . S Smoke 10 miles . S engine B A 20 miles Position of Smoke 2 hours after starting . S Smoke . B Engine going in the opposite direction to the Air . Position of Engine and diluted Smoke 1 hour after ...
... direction . 1 hour after starting . S Smoke 10 miles . S engine B A 20 miles Position of Smoke 2 hours after starting . S Smoke . B Engine going in the opposite direction to the Air . Position of Engine and diluted Smoke 1 hour after ...
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