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Author:

Briggs, Clark Arthur, 1883-

Title:

Method for precision test of large capacity scales / by C.A. Briggs ... [and] E.D. Gordon ...

Publisher:

Govt. Print. Off.,

Copyright Date:

1921

Description:

1 p.l., 3-16 p. : ill., form, pl. ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Scales (Weighing instruments)

Other Authors:

Gordon, Edward David, 1891- joint author.

Notes:

With : Slushing oils / by Percy H. Walker, ... Lawrence L. Steele, 1920. Bound together subsequent to publication. DLC

Contents:

Not suggested for general use in ordinary testing -- Advantages of the method -- Disadvantages of the method -- Rest point defined -- Means for measuring the position of the beam -- Sensibility reciprocal -- Computing weight required for perfect balance -- Derivation of data from moving beam -- Method for eliminating the effects of friction -- Estimation of tenths -- Unnecessary to divide by 2 -- Mounting of pointer on the trig loop stand -- Method of applying the weights -- Description of record form and computation sheet -- Rounding off of decimal places -- Discussion of particular example shown on the form -- Summary.

Series:

[United States] Bureau of Standards. Technologic papers, no. 199

OCLC:

(OCoLC)13384926

LCCN:

21026934

Locations:

F3OX522 -- State Historical Society of Iowa Library (Iowa City)