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DRAWING.

Freshman Drawing: Lecture Courses.

11-12, T. Th. S.

600. Practical Geometry. [Thornton.]

Fundamental problems of plane geometry with applications to the
mensuration of rectilinear and curvilinear figures; conic sections and the
methods of constructing these curves; the orthographic projection of polyhedra
and of the three round bodies in erect and oblique positions; sections
of curved surfaces by planes and intersections; the mensuration of solids
and Simpson's rule; the graphical solution of equations; and the theory and
use of the Polar Planimeter. (Fall.)

601. Machine Construction. [Hancock.]

Study of the hand and machine tools in the wood and machine shops,
their functions, construction, and operation; free-hand sketching of machine
parts; elementary problems in the computation of shafting, belting,
rope drives, toothed gears, etc. Problems are assigned the student to guide
him in the study of each machine. (Winter.)

Freshman Drawing: Practice Courses. [Assistants.]

11-2, M. W.

Each student executes one finished plate 15″×20″ weekly. These plates
are drawn under the supervision of the instructors and must be neatly finished,
lettered and dimensioned. Every student is required to make tracings
and blue prints of a certain number of his own plates.

650. Mechanical Drawing.

This course embraces training in technique, practice in lettering, and
the graphical solution in the weekly plates of a series of problems in practical
plane and solid geometry, and in graphical algebra and trigonometry.
(Fall.)

651. Machine Drawing.

Finished plates consisting of detailed working drawings of machine
parts. The drawings are made, in part, from free-hand sketches from the
machine itself, and, in part from designs and specifications worked out by
the student. (Winter.)

652. Topographical Drawing.

In this course the conventional methods of making topographical maps
are carefully taught. Each student is required to become reasonably proficient
in the preparation of such maps. Particular attention is paid to the
study of contoured plans and the solution of problems based on them. The
associated lecture and field courses are 700 and 750. (Spring.)

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. Graphical methods in mechanics; problems
in the composition and resolution of forces and moments; determination
by graphical methods of centers of gravity, and moments of inertia;
construction of strain sheets for the simpler forms of roof and bridge
trusses; study of the stability of dams and walls; calculation of internal
stress in girders, and beam deflections. (Fall.)

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. (Winter.)

605. Structural Design. [Thornton.]

Graphical 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. (Spring.)

Sophomore Drawing: Practice Courses. [Assistant.]

12-2, T. Th. S.

The work of the course is the execution each week of a plate 15″×20″,
under the direction of a competent instructor. The problems assigned
are such as serve to illustrate the topics discussed in the associated lecture-courses
and develop power in the use of graphical methods. Each student
is required also to trace a certain number of his plates, to make blue prints
from his tracings, and to use the planimeter for the mensuration of areas
and volumes bounded by curved lines and surfaces.

653. Graphical Statics.

Fall.

654. Descriptive Geometry.

Winter.

655. Structural Drawing.

Spring.