Originally published in 1920, this classic manual covers all aspects of using slide rules of all sorts.
Contents Covered:
- Preface
- Introductory
- The Mathematical Principle of the Slide Rule
- Notation by Powers of 10
- The Mechanical Principle of the Slide Rule
- The Primitive Slide Rule
- The Modern Slide Rule
- The Notation of the Slide Rule
- The Cursor or Runner
- Multiplication
- Division
- The Use of the Upper Scales for Multiplication and Division
- Reciprocals
- Continued Multiplication and Division
- Multiplication and Division with the Slide Inverted
- Proportion
- General Hints on the Elementary Uses of the Slide Rule
- Squares and Square Roots
- Cubes and Cube Roots
- Miscellaneous Powers and Roots
- Powers and Roots by Logarithms
- Other Methods of Obtaining Powers and Roots
- Combined Operations
- Hints on Evaluating Expressions
- Gauge Points
- Examples in Technical Calculations
- Trigonometrical Application
- Slide Rules with Log-log Scales
- Special Types of Slide Rules
- Long Scale Slide Rules
- Circular Calculators
- Slide Rules for Special Calculations
- Constructional Improvements in Slide Rules
- The Accuracy of Slide Rule Results
- Appendix
- New Slide Rules
- The Solution of Algebraic Equations
- Screw-Cutting Gear Calculations
- Gauge Points and Signs on Slide Rules
- Tables and Data
- Slide Rule Data Slips
Format: | PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile |
No. of Pages: | 135 |
Page Size: | A4 (210mm × 297mm) |
Download Size: | 38.7 MB |