University of Virginia record :: March 1, 1915 :: University of Virginia Library

Lectures on the theory, uses, and adjustments of the Compass, Level,
Transit, and Stadia; the Computations of Surveying; the methods and
proper conduct of Land, Mine, City, Topographic, and Hydrographic Surveys.
Practical class exercises illustrating the subject matter of the lectures
are assigned to the students throughout the entire course. (Spring.)

701. Curves and Earthwork. [Newcomb.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

Lectures on Simple, Compound, Transition and Vertical Curves; the
form of Excavations and Embankments, Earthwork Surveys, Computation
of Volumes, Formation of Embankments, Computation of Haul, Cost of
Earthwork, Blasting. Practical exercises in Map Drawing and Topography.
(Fall.)

702. Railroad Engineering. [Newcomb.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

Lectures on Reconnoissance and Preliminary Surveys, Office Location,
Field Location; the construction, maintenance and operation of Railroads.
Special attention is given to questions of Economics which arise in the
location, construction and operation of Railroads. (Spring.)

703. Roads; Streets; Street Railways. [Newcomb.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

Lectures on the Principles of Road Location; the Construction and
Maintenance of Earth Roads, Broken Stone Roads, Gravel Roads; the
pavements for City Streets and Sidewalks; the Location and Construction
of Street Railways. (Winter.)

704. Masonry Construction. [Newcomb.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

Lectures on the Materials of Construction; Foundations; the design
and construction of Dams, Retaining Walls, Bridge Piers and Abutments,
Culverts, Arches; The Theory of Reinforced Concrete; the design and construction
of the simpler Reinforced Concrete Structures. Practical exercises
in the design of Masonry Structures and Structural Drawing. (Fall.)

705. Short Span Bridges. [Newcomb.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

Lectures on the design and construction of standard types of Steel and
Timber Bridges. (Winter.)

706. Long Span Bridges. [Newcomb.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

Lectures on the design and construction of the more intricate Simple
Trusses, Cantilever Bridges, Steel Arches, Continuous Girders, and Swing
Bridges. (Spring.)

707. Waterworks and Sewers. [Newcomb.]

12-1, Th. F. S.

Lectures on the quality, sources, collection, conveyance, purification,
and distribution of City Water Supplies; the laws of flow in pipe lines
and aqueducts; the drainage of houses and streets; the collection and
conveyance of sewage; the disposal of sewage; the construction and maintenance
of works. Practical exercises in the design of pipe lines and
sewers. (Fall.)

708. Reinforced Concrete. [Newcomb.]

12-1, Th. F. S.

This course supplements course 704, Masonry Construction, and extends
throughout the Winter Term of the Senior Year. Lectures on the
Theory of Reinforced Concrete, the Design and Construction of selected
types of Reinforced Concrete structures. Practical exercises in the design
of Reinforced Concrete structures, and Structural Drawing. (Winter.)

750. Field Surveying. [Newcomb and Assistants.]

9 hours a week.

This course accompanies 700. The student is required to spend three
afternoons a week throughout the Spring Term in Field Surveying and
Plotting. He is taught the use of the Chain, Tape, Compass, Level, Transit,
Stadia, and Plane Table. The work in the drawing-room consists in
making Computations, Scale Drawings, Profiles, and Contour Maps from
notes taken in the field. (Spring.)

751. Railroad Surveying. [Newcomb and Assistants.]

9 hours a week.

This course supplements 701, Curves and Earthwork, and extends
three afternoons a week throughout the Fall Term of the Junior Year.
The class is divided into squads, each squad making complete Surveys,
Maps, Profiles, and Estimates for a mile of located line. (Fall.)

753. Road Material Testing. [Newcomb, Edgar, and Assistants.]

Laboratory tests are made of both non-bituminous and bituminous
road materials. Broken stone, gravel, and slag are tested for specific
gravity, absorption, cementing power, toughness, and resistance to abrasion.
Bricks and paving blocks are submitted to the standard rattler
tests and absorption tests. Crude petroleums, bituminous emulsions, road
oils, asphalts, tars, and bituminous aggregates are investigated with relation
to the properties important for highway construction. (Winter.)

755. Bridge Drafting. [Newcomb.]

12 hours a week.

This course accompanies 705, Short Span Bridges. Each student is
required to make complete design and detail drawings of one plate girder,
and one selected type of short span bridge truss. (Winter.)

756. Bridge Drafting. [Newcomb.]

12 hours a week.

This course accompanies 706, Long Span Bridges. Each student is
required to prepare stress sheets and drawings for selected types of long
span bridges. (Spring.)