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CIVIL ENGINEERING
701. Curves and Earthwork. [Newcomb.]
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Lectures on simple circular, compound, reverse, 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 problems covering work of lecture
course. (Fall.)
703. Highway Engineering. [Saunders.]
11:30-12:30, T. Th. S.
A study of highway economics, administration, legislation and organization.
The principles of highway location, surveying, mapping and design.
The construction, maintenance and characteristics of earth, sand-clay, gravel,
and broken stone roads. A study of bituminous materials. The construction,
maintenance and characteristics of bituminous macadam, bituminous
concrete, asphalt, cement-concrete, wood block, brick and stone block pavements.
Sidewalks, curbs and gutters. (Winter.)
705. Bridge Engineering. [Newcomb.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
A study of bridge stresses, the design and construction of selected types
of steel bridges. (Winter.)
707. Water-supply and Sewerage. [Saunders.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A study of the quality, sources, collection, conveyance, purification and
distribution of city water supplies; the drainage of houses and streets, the
collection and conveyance of sewage, the disposal of sewage, the construction
and maintenance of works. (Winter.)
715. Materials of Construction. [Henderson.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A descriptive study of the properties, characteristics and manufacture
quantities and costs. (Winter.)
716. Railway Engineering. [Saunders.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
An intensive study of the location, construction, maintenance and operation
of steam railways. Special attention is given to questions of railway
economics. (Spring.)
718. Masonry Structures. [Saunders.]
11:30-12:30, T. Th. S.
A study of the theory of reinforced concrete design. The design and
construction of selected types of masonry structures. Practical exercises in
design together with structural drawings. (Fall.)
719. Advanced Highway Engineering. [Newcomb and Instructor.]
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
Highway engineering design. Theory and economics of highway transport
surveys. Highway transport economics, methods, legislation and management.
Highway traffic regulations. (Spring.)
720. Structural Engineering. [Newcomb.]
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
An advanced course in the design and construction of engineering structures
of steel and masonry. The student will be required to design, detail
and prepare completed drawings of selected structures. (Fall.)
721. Design of Water-supply and Sewerage Systems. [Saunders.]
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
The design, construction and operation of water-supply and sewerage
systems. The student will be required to make complete designs and prepare
all necessary plans and specifications. (Fall.)
722. Sanitary Engineering. [Saunders.]
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
A study of water purification and sewage disposal. The design, construction
and operation of water purification works, and sewage disposal
plants. The student will be required to make complete designs and prepare
all necessary plans and specifications. (Spring.)
725. Civil Engineering Research.
This course will be devoted to intensive study and research planned to
accord with the student's individual choice of major topic of study in the
graduate year. (Spring.)
PRACTICE COURSES
751. Railroad Surveying. [Saunders and Assistants.]
9 hours a week.
This course supplements 701, Curves and Earthwork. The class is divided
into squads, each squad making complete surveys, maps, profiles, and
estimates for a mile of located line. (Fall.)
755. Bridge Drafting. [Newcomb.]
12 hours a week.
This course accompanies 705, Bridges. Each student is required to
make complete design and detail drawings of one plate girder and one selected
type of bridge truss. (Winter.)
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