University of Virginia Library

MECHANICS.

Professor Thornton.

Freshman and Sophomore Mathematics and General Physics are prerequisite.
Free use is made of analytical geometry and the calculus; unprepared
students will not be registered for these courses.

Junior Mechanics. [Thornton.]

9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.

511. Theoretical Mechanics.

Fundamental principles of dynamics and the Newtonian laws of motion.
Statics of the material particle, of plane laminæ, of rigid bodies, and of elastic
solids; centres of gravity; equilibrium of rigid bodies and of material systems.
Dynamics of the particle; uniform and uniformly varied motion; harmonic
motion; meteoric motion; pendulum motion. Dynamics of the rigid body;
moments of inertia; rotating and revolving solids; laws of work and energy;
impact and collision. (Fall.)

512. Strength of Materials.

Fundamental laws of stress and strain in elastic solids. Strength and
elasticity of rods, beams, and shafts. Reinforced concrete slabs and girders.
Deflection of simple and restrained beams, and of continuous girders. Strength
of columns under both axial and eccentric loads. Strength of ties and struts
under lateral loads. (Winter.)

513. Hydrostatics and Hydraulics.

Fundamental laws of fluid equilibrium. Application to the analysis of
water tanks, boiler shells, thick pipes, reservoir dams, and weirs. Principles of
the motion of fluids; application to efflux from orifices and weir notches, flow in
pipes and canals, and gauge measurements of canals and rivers. Principles of
linear and angular momentum; applications to the analysis and design of
turbines and pumps. (Spring.)

Senior Mechanics. [Thornton.]

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

514. Mechanics of Machines.

General mechanical principles illustrated in the action of machines. Analysis
of machines and the relative motions of their elements. Friction in machines.
Static equilibrium of machines. Transmission of power in machines. Regulators
and governors. Balance of machines. Brakes and dynamometers. Loads
and inertia forces. (Fall.)

515. Stability of Structures.

Framed structures under dead and live loads; applications to cantilever
bridges, draw bridges, and truss deflections. Statically indeterminate structures;
application to mill buildings, suspension bridges, and arched bridges.
Earth pressure, retaining walls, and foundations. (Winter.)

516. Hydraulic Motors and Pumps.

Water wheels, reaction turbines, and impulse turbines. Centrifugal pumps
and turbine pumps. Reciprocating pumps, pumping mains, and hydraulic transmissions
of power. (Spring.)