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. Gard.
703: Highway Engineering:
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.)
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, 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. (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. (Fall.)
Associate Professor Henderson and Mr. Peterson.
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, 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 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:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
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:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
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. (Winter.)
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.)
Professor Newcomb and Saunders.
