CIVIL ENGINEERING
701: Curves and Earthwork:
11:30-12:30, 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 enbankments, computation of haul, cost of
earthwork, blasting. Practical problems covering work of lecture course. (Fall.)
Professor Saunders and Mr. Donnally.
703: Highway Engineering:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
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:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A study of bridge stresses, the design and construction of selected types of
steel bridges. (Winter.)
Professor Saunders.
708: Water Supply:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A study of the elements of public water supply systems covering such
topics as quality, quantity, methods of collection, conveyance, purification, and
distribution of water. Text study is supplemented by the assignment of numerous
problems of a practical nature. (Fall.)
Professor Saunders.
709: Sewerage and Sewage Treatment:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A preliminary study of sewerage systems and methods of sewage treatment.
This course covers estimates of sewage quantity and the design of sewage collector
systems; a study of sewage disposal by dilution; and studies of sewage
treatment by tank, filtration, and other standard methods. The lecture course
is paralleled by the assignment of appropriate practical problems. (Spring.)
Professor Saunders.
715: Materials of Construction:
11:30-12:30, 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. Ellis.
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. (Spring.)
Professor Saunders.
720: Structural Engineering:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
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.
723: Structural Engineering:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Continuation of course 720. (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 Saunders.
