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One of four trussed beam models

Collection:  SCM - Motive Power
Object Name:  model - representation
Maker:  Unknown maker
Place Made:  United Kingdom
Date Made:  1855-1876
Materials:  iron; steel (metal); oak (wood)
Measurements:  overall (lying flat): 30 mm x 385 mm x 105 mm, 0.352kg

Description:  One of four trussed beam models, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1855-1876. Probably used experimentally for testing the strength of different methods of trussing beams.

Object Number:  1876-1246/3

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2 Related People

Watt, James
1736-1819, engineer; scientist, Scottish; British
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