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Civil Engineering 2. [Newcomb, XI.] Required for C. E.

Masonry Construction is studied in the Fall Term. The materials
used, the methods of inspection and testing, the standard specifications
for the work, and the analysis and design of walls, piers and
arches are minutely discussed. The methods for the construction of
foundations are thoroughly studied; and the design and execution of
works in reenforced concrete receive adequate attention. In the
Winter Term the topics are Water-works and Sewers. The collection,
purification, conveyance, and distribution of city water supplies are
discussed. The problems of city sewerage and sewage disposal are
also carefully investigated. The Spring Term is given to a study of
Long Span Bridges. The more intricate designs of simple trusses
are examined and the cantilever bridge, the steel arch, the continuous
girder, and the swing bridge are analyzed. Each student is required
to work out the stress sheets and the general drawings for some
specified type of long span bridge.