High-Explosive Shell Manufacture: A Comprehensive Treatise (1916) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436635561)

High-Explosive Shell Manufacture: A Comprehensive Treatise is a book written by Douglas Thomas Hamilton in 1916. The book is a detailed guide on the manufacturing process of high-explosive shells used in warfare. It covers various topics related to the production of shells, such as the selection of materials, the construction of shell bodies, the filling of explosives, and the assembly of fuses. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the different types of high-explosive shells, including shrapnel, high-explosive, and incendiary shells. It also discusses the different types of explosives used in shell filling, such as picric acid, TNT, and amatol. Hamilton's book is intended for professionals in the field of shell manufacturing, including engineers, chemists, and military personnel. It is written in a technical language and includes numerous diagrams, illustrations, and tables to aid in the understanding of the processes described. High-Explosive Shell Manufacture: A Comprehensive Treatise is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of warfare and the technology behind it. It provides a fascinating insight into the manufacturing processes of high-explosive shells during World War I, and the importance of these weapons in modern warfare.A Comprehensive Treatise On The Forging, Machining And Heat-Treatment Of High-Explosive Shells And The Manufacture Of Cartridge Cases, Primers, And Fuses, Giving Complete Directions For Tool Equipment And Methods Of Setting Up Machines, Together With A Review Of The Making Of Powders, High Explosives, And Fulminates.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.

Author: Douglas Thomas Hamilton
ISBN-10: 143663556X
ISBN-13: 9781436635561
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d