High-Explosive Shell Manufacture: A Comprehensive Treatise (1916)

By Douglas Thomas Hamilton

Book Overview

High-Explosive Shell Manufacture: A Comprehensive Treatise (1916) is a book written by Douglas Thomas Hamilton that provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the manufacturing of high-explosive shells. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the types of explosives used in shell manufacture, the properties of high explosives, and the various methods used to manufacture and assemble shells. It also includes detailed instructions on the design and construction of shell casings, fuses, and detonators, as well as the testing and quality control procedures used to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the finished product. The book is intended for use by professionals and amateurs alike, and is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the manufacture or use of high-explosive shells. The book was first published in 1916, during the First World War, and reflects the state of the art in shell manufacture at that time. Despite its age, however, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history or technology of explosives and weapons.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164170872
• ISBN13: 9781164170877
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"