High-Security Mechanical Locks An Encyclopedic Reference~tqw~ darksiderg

*******************************************************************************
High-Security Mechanical Locks: An Encyclopedic Reference
*******************************************************************************
General InformationType.................: Ebook
Part Size............: 19,244,021 bytes



Post InformationPosted by............: ~tqw~
Release NotesHigh-Security Mechanical Locks comprehensively surveys and explains the highly
technical area of high security locks in a way that is accessible to a wide
audience. Well over 100 different locks are presented, organized into 6 basic
types. Each chapter introduces the necessary concepts in a historical
perspective and further categorizes the locks. This is followed by detailed \"how
it works\" descriptions with many pictures, diagrams and references. The
descriptions are based on actual dissections of the real locks.

The scope is limited to key operated mechanical locks, thus keyless combination
locks and digital locks are not covered. The book does not deal with routine
locksmithing topics such as installation and servicing of locks. The sensitive
area of picking and bypassing of locks is dealt with only at a high level
without giving detailed information that would be unacceptable in the wrong
hands.

* Comprehensive coverage of over 100 different types of 19th and 20th century
key-operated locks, unified in a simple classification scheme
* Detailed operating principles - clear \"how it works\" descriptions
* Manipulation resistance rating for each lock on a scale of 1 to 5

Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Preface xiii
1 Introduction 1
2 Pin-Tumbler Locks 31
3 Wafer Locks 173
4 Side-Bar Locks 223
5 Lever Locks 313
6 Magnetic Locks 435
7 Car Locks 469
8 Conclusion 505
Index 575

Product Details

* ISBN: 0750684372
* ISBN-13: 9780750684378
* Format: Hardcover, 597pp
* Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
* Pub. Date: October 2007
Install NotesAdobe Acrobat Reader