Chimney Design and Theory - A Book for Engineers and Architects - Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged

Oct 23, 2026

Chimney Design and Theory presents a practical, engineering-focused treatment of chimney theory and design, addressing the lack of up-to-date U.S. reference work. The preface explains that earlier chimney literature in the United States covered limited aspects such as draft only, while newer theory and design practice were insufficiently consolidated. The author outlines the purpose of compiling data, formulas, and design guidance for chimney designers, including revisions for the second edition, additional illustrations, brief coverage of radial brick chimneys, and an intent to respond to reviewer feedback.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages340

Reading Time14 h 17 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Preface to the Second Edition

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARYPHILADELPHIA,PA. REFERENCE # CHIMNEY DESIGNAND THEORY A BOOK FOR # ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS WILLIAM WALLACE CHRISTIE CONSULTING ENGINEER;MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN sOCIETY OF MECHANICALENGINEERS;MEMBER OF THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SECOND EDITION,REVISED AND ENLARGED NEW YORK D.VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY CDSTH459/0551304 CoPYRIGHT,1899 AND 1902,BYWILLIAM WALLACE CHRISTIE MEW YORK # PREFACE UP to the present time,there has been but one book on thesubject of“Chimneys”printed in the United States,that ofArmstrong’s,revised by F.E.Idell,and published in the"VanNostrand Science Series."It is a treatment of chimney-draftonly.Other than this,the only book of any pretension is thatof Bancroft's,an English book,published in 1885,and nolonger obtainable.Thus it may be seen that there is no bookwhich contains the latest practice in regard to the theory anddesigning of chimneys as built in the United States. The Transactions of the engineering societies and volumesof technical periodicals do not give very much that is of valueexcepting,however,the“Engineering News”and“En-gineering Record,"to whom,with Mr.Henry C.Meyer,Jr.,I am especially grateful for courtesies extended. Whenever any extracts are made use of they are creditedas far as possible to their source,and my thanks are tenderedfor the use of same,and to Mr.F.E.Idell for many valuablesuggestions and criticisms. The absence of data on this important subject has inducedme to prepare this treatise,and if it meets with the samesuecess that attended my pamphlet,"Chimney Formulæand Tables,"1897,and will prove to be a source of informationand assistance to designers,my object will be attained. WLLIAM WALLACE CHRISTIE. PATERSON,N.J.,May,1899 17761 PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION For a second edition the book has been revised throughout,some twenty-five pages of text and twelve full-page illustra-tions being added. Radial brick chimneys,which were just being introducecin the United States as the first edition went to press,are nowtreated of briefly. I have tried in a limited space to round out the work,thusmeeting some of the criticisms made by the reviewers of theoriginal publication,and I will be grateful for any sugges-tions that may be sent me looking to the further improvementof the work. Mechanical draft is not enlarged upon,it being a subjectby itself. I desire to thank those who by their interest in the firstedition have made this revision now possible. WILLIAM WALLACE CHRISTTE. March,1902.

FAQs

Why was Chimney Design and Theory prepared?

The author prepared the treatise because there was a lack of data and a consolidated book reflecting the latest practice in chimney theory and design in the United States.

What distinguishes the second edition from the first?

The second edition is revised throughout, adds about twenty-five pages of text and twelve full-page illustrations, and includes brief treatment of radial brick chimneys as they were being introduced.

Does the book expand on mechanical draft?

Mechanical draft is not enlarged upon because it is treated as a subject by itself.

Oct 23, 2026

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