Physical Pressure Collection

Trevithicks Railway
Richard Trevithicks London Railway and Locomotive at Euston Square, run as an entertainment before the potential of his new high pressure steam engine became fully realised

US army Air Force Bell Airacobra P 39
circa 1940: The US army Air Force Bell Airacobra P 39. The fighters were flown by the RAF under the name Airacobra 1 P-400. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Fire suppression systems
Illustration of a fire suppression systems

Peat cutting, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

La Fontaines Fables - The Maiden
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Maiden on her wedding day

Antique illustration of scientific discoveries: Steam power, Marquis de Jouffroy

Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Deception Bay, Antarctica
An iceberg or ice mountain is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or an ice shelf and is floating freely in open water

Sunset with Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Antarctica
Tabular icebergs have steep sides and a flat top, much like a plateau, with a length-to-height ratio of more than 5:1. This type of iceberg, also known as an ice island, can be quite large

Spanner turning bolt, front view

Tightening central screw in a hinge with a screw driver, close up

Four soldiers
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900s: Group of four soldiers in uniform standing, holding American flag. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Two Victorian men trying to force entry to a cottage
Two Victorian men trying to force their way into a cottage using a large piece of wood. The terrified inhabitant remonstrates with them while an alarmed-looking gentleman descends from a horse drawn

Fruit press
illustration of fruit press

Steam locomotive, vintage engraving
Antique illustration of the first locomotive Eagle on German soil

Trevithicks locomotive
Antique illustration of the Trevithicks locomotive

Atlantic locomotive
Antique illustration of the Atlantic locomotive

Thomson Road Steamer
Antique illustration of a Thomson Road Steamer

Stephensons locomotive
Antique illustration of a Stephensons locomotive

Vapor pump with vertical boiler
Antique illustration of a vapor pump with vertical boiler

Force drawing press

Milk sterilization
Antique illustration of a milk sterilization process

Vertical wall steam plunger
Illustration of a Vertical wall steam plunger

Valve pump
Illustration of a Valve pump

Cider Press, vintage engraving
Old engraved illustration of a Cider Press, juicer

Pressure printing press (Schmiers, Werner & Stein)
Illustration of a pressure printing press (Schmiers, Werner & Stein)

Forces involved when wheel and axle lift weight

Forces involved when screw is turned

Diagram of capillary network running between arteriole and venule

Man in purple coat caught up in storm holding on to his umbrella and hat

World globe with directional arrows showing trade wind patterns

Screwing a trap connector nut onto a waste pipe

Screwing locking body in to place

Tightening nuts to a compression joint attached to copper pipes using adjustable spanners

Illustration of three milk bottles turned upside down in glass jars used as barometers to forecast pressure

Illustration of hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone

Illustration of water flowing from holes in metal barrel at different heights demonstrating hydrostatic pressure

Digital illustration of underground gasification mixing coal with oxygen and steam while being heated and pressurized

Experiments exploring the behaviour of gases when heated, illustrating Boyles Law, Charless Law, G

Blaise Pascals experiment with atmospheric pressure, using a thick-walled glass tube, measuring dif

Illustration of steam forced upwards from geysers

Illustration of air molecules compressed together creating sound waves

Illustration of an earthquake pushing ground apart, cross section

Digital illustration showing how warm air expands and rises, and cold air sinks causing low and high pressure zones

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"Physical Pressure: From Trevithick's Railway to Fire Suppression Systems" The steam-powered locomotive on Trevithick's Railway exerted immense physical pressure, revolutionizing transportation in the 19th century. Fire suppression systems rely on physical pressure to extinguish flames swiftly and effectively, safeguarding lives and property. Peat cutting in Connemara, County Galway showcases the sheer physical pressure required to extract this valuable resource from the earth. The US Army Air Force Bell Airacobra P-39 soared through the skies with incredible speed and agility, enduring intense physical pressures during combat missions. La Fontaine's Fable "The Maiden" reminds us of the emotional and psychological burden that can create a different kind within our hearts. Antique illustrations depicting scientific discoveries like steam power by Marquis de Jouffroy highlight how innovation often stems from overcoming immense physical pressures. Lady Knox Geyser erupts with tremendous force at Wai-o-tapu thermal area in Rotorua, showcasing nature's own display of powerful physical pressure beneath Earth's surface. Jesus Carrying His Cross symbolizes not only his spiritual journey but also the immense physical pressure he endured during his crucifixion for humanity's salvation. In an antique illustration, two Victorian men attempting to force entry into a cottage depict both literal and metaphorical forms faced by individuals throughout history. Office work frustration can manifest as mental stress leading to headaches or muscle tension—a reminder that even non-physical tasks can exert their own form of subtle yet significant pressures on our bodies. Antique illustrations capturing scientific discoveries like steam-powered coal mine trains remind us how human ingenuity has conquered extreme conditions through relentless pursuit despite overwhelming physical pressures.