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Junior Applied Mechanics. [Thornton.]

9-10, M. T. W.

503. Strength of Materials.

Fundamental laws of stress and strain; experimental methods for the
determination of the strength and elasticity of elastic solids; ties and
struts; beams of constant and varied sections; solid and hollow shafts;
beam deflections by both direct and accelerated methods; columns under
both axial and eccentric loads; struts and ties under lateral loads; earth
pressure and retaining walls; foundations; reinforced concrete slabs and
beams; helical and other springs. (Fall.)

504. Hydrostatics and Hydraulics.

Fundamental laws of the equilibrium of fluids; strength and stability
of tanks, boiler shells, reservoir walls, lock walls, and dams. Elementary
principles of the motion of fluids; efflux from orifices; discharge over
weirs; flow in pipes and canals; gauging the flow of water in natural and
artificial channels. (Winter.)

505. Hydraulic Motors and Pumps.

Principles of linear and angular momentum and their applications;
water wheels; radial, axial, and mixed flow reaction turbines; impulse
turbines; centrifugal and turbine pumps, both single-stage and multi-stage;
reciprocating pumps; pumping mains; hydraulic transmission of power;
water hammer and inertia strains in hydraulic transmission lines.
(Spring).