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.)
