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1979.0066 [Records of the Faculty Of Engineering, University of Melbourne]
Date Range of Records: 1887-1927
Creator(s):
- University Of Melbourne. Faculty Of Engineering [-]
Results of tests (torsion, compression, tension) on materials, performed for various government authorities and firms under Prof W.C. Kernot and Prof Henry Payne. These comprise: l. Compression 1888-1912 2. Cross breaking 1888-1912 3. Tension 1887-1912 4. Torsion & miscellaneous 1890-1912 5. Materials 1910-1912 6. Materials 1912-1916 7. Materials 1916-1918 8. Materials 1918-1922 9. Materials 1922-1924 10. Materials 1924-1926. Also, letter book 1919-1927 of Engineering School correspondence from George Higgins and one roll book of students in Hydraulic Engineering 1936-48 (includes small number loose folios of correspondence regarding enrollment of some students). Higgins was a lecturer in surveying and later, Civil Engineering.
12 volumes
Collection Category: University, official
Access Conditions: Access: Restricted
Finding Aids: Yes box level list ONLINE
Online ListingUniversity of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering (1979.0066)
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