Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Woodworking; Band saws
Several men are occupied in the construction of wooden structures. Their activities include: sawing, hammering and filing. A large band saw is at one side of the room. Its large wheels and most of the blade are enclosed in a wire safety...
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Forging; Blacksmithing; Anvils
An instructor in the Blacksmithing class is demonstrating a technique. He stands behind an anvil with a hammer in one hand and a piece of metal in the other.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Engineering models; Sand; Soils
Dr. Clarence Bockhop experiments with grading sand in the soil bin using scale model implements and similitude principles to study soil-tool interaction.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Mechanical Engineering; levels
A group of students are seated at tables working at drafting projects. Various pieces of drafting equipment are on the tables including right angel triangles, levels and a Thacher�s Calculator (cylindrical slide rule).
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Conveyor belts; Children; Safety measures
Little Sorenson, on Irving Sorenson family farm, climbs up the conveyor belt that carries crops to the top of the grain bin, in an example of a farm safety issue.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Conveyor belts; Granaries; Children; Safety measures
Viewed from below, little Sorenson climbs up the conveyor that carries crops from the wagon to the top of the bins on the family farm, in an example of a farm safety issue.
