Title

Diagram illustrating how the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material and thickness

Caption

Diagram illustrating how the breaking point of a beam depends upon the material and thickness (AB), and the leverage exerted by the weight E) at varying distances (in this case at DC) along the beam. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_275

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,5Mb) / 14,0in x 16,6in / 4203 x 4990 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraved Engraving Illustration Illustrated Diagram Breaking Point Breaking Break Broke Material Thickness Wood Wooden Leverage Weight Distance Distances Beam Science History of Science Experiment Experiments Experimental Experimentation Physics 17th Century