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EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEERING
Lectures are given to explain the origin and manufacture of materials, the
design and operation of equipment, methods of conducting the tests, and the
calculation of the desired results from the data taken in the laboratory. The
work is done principally in the laboratories where special emphasis is laid upon
(1) a thorough understanding of the problem to be undertaken, (2) accuracy in
carrying out the investigation, (3) the presentation of the results in a report which
must meet the standards of professional practice.
650: Highway Materials Laboratory:
5 hours a week.
Standard tests are run on cement and fine aggregates. Stone is tested for
specific gravity, toughness, resistance to abrasion, and cementing value.
Specific gravity and consistency tests are made on bituminous materials.
Next year it is hoped to incorporate with the above some work in the newer
field of soil mechanics. (Fall.)
Assistant Professor Evans.
661: Structural Materials Testing:
5 hours a week.
Tests of concrete, timber and metals. A course for Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers, similar to Courses 662 and 663 but not as comprehensive,
being condensed into a one-term course. (Winter.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Edwards.
662: Structural Materials Testing:
5 hours a week.
Sieve analyses and other routine tests of fine and coarse aggregates; proportioning
of concrete; compressive tests of mortar and concrete, with
Design, construction, and tests of reinforced concrete beams. For Civil Engineers.
(Fall.)
Associate Professor Henderson.
663: Structural Materials Testing:
5 hours a week.
A continuation of Course 662. Tension tests of wires and metal rods;
compression tests of metals and timber; transverse tests of metals and timber;
torsion tests of metals; autographic tests; hardness tests; fatigue tests.
Special attention is given to determining the elastic constants of the materials
tested. For Civil Engineers. (Winter.)
Associate Professor Henderson.
670: Fuel and Oil Testing:
5 hours a week.
Sampling coal by standard methods; proximate analysis of coal; measurement
of the heating value of coal by a bomb calorimeter; the heating value of
gas and liquid fuels by the Junkers calorimeter; determination of viscosity,
flash and fire points, specific gravity; carbon residue and pour point of lubricating
oils. For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. (Fall.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Hahn.
680: Hydraulic Testing:
5 hours a week.
The measurement of the flow of water by means of orifices and weirs;
the calibration of Venturi and orifice meters; the determination of the
coefficient of friction for pipes, and the measurement of shock losses due to
elbows, bends, and sudden changes of section; performance tests of centrifugal
pumps; tests of a Pelton wheel; tests of an hydraulic ram. (Spring.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Edwards.
690: Power Testing:
5 hours a week.
The calibration of planimeters; calibration and adjustment of gauges;
calibration of indicator springs; thermometer calibration; exercises in valve
setting; steam quality determination by the separating and the throttling
calorimeter; flue gas analysis; steam engine tests; boiler tests. For Chemical,
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. (Fall.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Edwards.
691: Power Testing:
5 hours a week.
A continuation of Course 690. Complete tests of a steam engine; tests of
a steam turbine; tests of a surface condenser; tests of reciprocating pumps;
tests of an oil furnace; tests of an internal combustion engine. For Electrical
and Mechanical Engineers. (Winter.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Edwards.
692: Power Testing:
5 hours a week.
A continuation of Course 691. Special emphasis is placed on the internal
combustion engine and efficiency tests are made using a variety of fuels and
modifying the arrangement for each. For Mechanical Engineers. (Spring.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Hahn.
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