Excerpt from Summary of the Course of Permanent Fortification: And of the Attack and Defence of Permanent Works, for the Use of the Cadets of the U. S. Military Academy
The numbers which express the dis tances of the lines from the plane of comparison, are termed references. The unit in which these distances are expressed, is usually the linear foot and its decimal divisions.
As the position assumed for the plane Of comparison is arbitrary, it may be taken either above or below every point of the surface to be projected.
In the French military service, it is usually taken above; in our own, below the surface. The latter seems the more natural and is more convenient, as vertical distances are more habitually estimated from below upward than in the contrary direction. Each Of these methods has the advan tage Of requiring but one kind of symbol to be used, viz the numerals expressing the references; Whereas, if the plane of comparison were SO taken that some of the lines projected should lie on one side of it and some on the other, then it would be necessary to use, in connection with the references, the algebraic symbols plus or minus, to designate those lines above the plane from those below it.
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Excerpt from Summary of the Course of Permanent Fortification: And of the Attack and Defence of Permanent Works, for the Use of the Cadets of the U. S. Military Academy
The numbers which express the dis tances of the lines from the plane of comparison, are termed references. The unit in which these distances are expressed, is usually the linear foot and its decimal divisions.
As the position assumed for the plane Of comparison is arbitrary, it may be taken either above or below every point of the surface to be projected.
In the French military service, it is usually taken above; in our own, below the surface. The latter seems the more natural and is more convenient, as vertical distances are more habitually estimated from below upward than in the contrary direction. Each Of these methods has the advan tage Of requiring but one kind of symbol to be used, viz the numerals expressing the references; Whereas, if the plane of comparison were SO taken that some of the lines projected should lie on one side of it and some on the other, then it would be necessary to use, in connection with the references, the algebraic symbols plus or minus, to designate those lines above the plane from those below it.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a study of the history and evolution of fortification science and the attack and defense of fortified positions. The author traces the development of fortification design from its earliest origins to the present day, examining the influence of technological advances, strategic theories, and the changing nature of warfare. The book also provides insights into the tactical and operational challenges faced by both attackers and defenders of fortified positions, and the strategies and techniques used to overcome them. Richly illustrated with historical plans, diagrams, and maps, the book offers a comprehensive examination of one of the oldest and most complex aspects of military engineering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331332275_0
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