Mechanics 1. [Thornton].
The Fall Term is devoted to General Mechanics. The fundamental
laws of motion, force, and energy are established and applied to
the Statics and Dynamics of material particles and rigid bodies.
The work of the Winter Term is in Graphical Statics. The graphical
method is studied and applied to the analysis of roofs, bridges,
dams, walls, chimneys, and so on. The elements of the Strength
of Materials are also taught.
In the Spring Term a careful study is made of Hydrostatics and
elementary Hydraulics. Special attention is given to problems of
large technical importance; such as the design of dams, aqueducts,
and pipe lines; the theory of the barometer and so on.
Parallel with the lecture courses are given extended laboratory
courses on the testing of cements and mortars, of timber, and of iron
and steel and other metals.
