Sophomore Drawing: Lecture Courses.
11-12, M. W. F.
603. Graphical Statics. [Thornton.]
The necessary preparation is such knowledge of experimental mechanics
as is given in Physics, 200. The theory and use of graphical
methods in mechanics are carefully taught and illustrated by means of
problems in the composition and resolution of forces and moments.
Applications follow to the determination by graphical methods of centers
of gravity, and moments of inertia, to the construction of strain sheets
for the simpler forms of roof and bridge trusses, to the study of the stability
of dams and walls, and to the calculation of internal stress in
girders, and beam deflections. (Fall.)
605. Structural Design. [Thornton.]
The methods developed in the course on Graphical Statics are applied
to the analysis and design of simple beam bridges; of reinforced concrete
slabs and beams; of plate girders; of retaining walls for earth; and of
simple types of framed structures. Special attention is given to the
structures important in Highway Engineering. (Winter.)
604. Descriptive Geometry. [Thornton.]
The fundamental problems on the point, line, and plane are carefully
studied, with applications to the construction of shadows on polyhedra and
to the graphical statics of force-systems in three dimensions. The projections,
tangencies, sections, and intersections of curved surfaces are then
taken up, with applications to the determination of shades and shadows on
such surfaces. The course concludes with an elementary theory of linear
perspective. (Spring.)
