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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park - Testing the Girders, 1850. This is effected by means of the hydraulic press invented by Mr. Bramah; an apparatus which, as our readers will doubtless remember, avails itself of the peculiar properties of fluids, which being submitted to compression, the whole mass is equally affected, and the compression operates in all directions. The amount of pressure used in testing the girders varies according to their strength, and the positions they will occupy in the building: those supporting the galleries are tested at 22 and 15 tons; and those which bear the root at 9 tons. Although the weight required to break any of these girders would probably be at least double that to which they are respectively tested, the latter, or testing weight, far exceeds any strain to which the most liberal calculation can imagine they are ever likely to be exposed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park, London, 1851: A Sneak Peek into the Construction Process - Testing the Girders This image offers a rare glimpse into the construction process of The Great Exhibition Building in Hyde Park, London, in 1850. The building, which would later become a symbol of the Industrial Revolution and a testament to Victorian engineering, was undergoing rigorous testing to ensure its structural integrity. The scene depicts workers meticulously testing the girders using an ingenious hydraulic press, invented by Joseph Bramah. The hydraulic press, a marvel of the time, harnessed the unique properties of fluids to apply equal compression in all directions. The pressure exerted on the girders varied depending on their strength and intended position in the building. Those supporting the galleries were tested at 22 and 15 tons, while those bearing the roof were tested at 9 tons. Despite the testing weights far exceeding any strain the girders were likely to encounter in the completed building, this meticulous process was a crucial step in ensuring the safety and stability of The Great Exhibition Building. The construction team left no stone unturned in their quest for perfection, reflecting the era's unwavering commitment to innovation and progress. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the intricacies involved in constructing such a monumental structure during the Victorian era. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and precision of the engineers, workers, and innovators of the time. The Great Exhibition Building, which would later host the world's first international exhibition, would go on to become a symbol of the Industrial Revolution and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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