Senior II.
10-11, T. Th. S.
806. Kinematics of Machines.
A study of the applications of plane, spheric and screw motions in machines.
The course is principally devoted to valve gears, straight line motions,
cams, toothed wheels, and screw gears. Graphic methods are employed
and the work is almost wholly on the drawing board. (Fall.)
807. Locomotive Engineering.
A study of the steam locomotive. The problems of inertia effects, balancing,
tractive force, track and train resistances, hauling capacity, etc., are
treated in lectures. Clear physical conceptions are gained by careful examination
and study of the machine itself. For a knowledge of its history and
present development, general reading and written reports are required. (Spring.)
809. Automobile Construction.
A study of the engine, including details of construction, ignition, combustion
and balancing; of the transmission, running gear and control; of
electric starting and lighting systems. The course is conducted by lectures,
with assigned reading and shop-work in taking down, reassembling and
testing an automobile. See Course 859 below for the practice. (Fall.)
859. Automobile Laboratory.
This course supplements 809, and is devoted to the testing and work
upon automobiles. (Fall.)
