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CIVIL ENGINEERING
701: Curves and Earthwork:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
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.)
Professor Newcomb and Mr. Hawkins.
703: Highway Engineering:
9:30-10:30, 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.)
Professor Saunders.
705: Bridge Engineering:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
A study of bridge stresses, the design and construction of selected types
of steel bridges. (Winter.)
Professor Newcomb.
707: Water Supply and Sewerage:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
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. (Spring.)
Professor Saunders.
715: Materials of Construction:
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
A descriptive study of the properties, characteristics and manufacture
of the materials used in engineering structures. Problems in estimating
quantities and costs. (Spring.)
Associate Professor Henderson.
716: Railway Engineering:
9:30-10:30, 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.)
Professor Newcomb.
718: Masonry Structures:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
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 drawing. (Fall.)
Professor Saunders.
719: Advanced Highway Engineering:
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
Highway engineering design. Theory and economics of highway transport
surveys. Highway transport economics, methods, legislation and management.
Highway traffic regulations. (Spring.)
Professor Newcomb and Instructor.
720: Structural Engineering:
10:30-11:30, 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.)
Professor Saunders.
721: Design of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems:
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
The design, construction and operation of water supply and sewage systems.
The student will be required to make complete designs and prepare
all necessary plans and specifications. (Fall.)
Professor Saunders.
722: Sanitary Engineering:
12:30-1:30, 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.)
Professor Saunders.
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.)
Professors Newcomb and Saunders.
PRACTICE COURSES
751: Railroad Surveying:
3 hours a week Fall; 6 Spring
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 and Spring.)
Professor Saunders and Mr. Hawkins.
755: Bridge Drafting:
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.)
Professor Saunders.
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