Beam of hollow Bricks exhibit

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Engraving from The Illustrated Exhibitor published in October 1851. Demonstration of the strength of hollow bricks. A beam made from them only broke down at a pressure of 62,800 lb being applied.

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Size: 3258px × 2628px
Location: Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, England
Photo credit: © Historical Images Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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