Repository: UIHistories Project: Course Catalog - 1890-1891 [PAGE 39]

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING.

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Bridges.—The instruction in bridges occupies two terms. The first is devoted to the calculations of the strains in the various forms of bridging, by algebraic and graphical methods, consideration being given to weights of bridge and train, and force of wind. The second is devoted to designing trusses, proportioning sections, and working out of details. Each student designs and makes a full set of drawings of a bridge. Geodesy.—From a text book studies are^made upon the instruments, methods, formulas, etc., employed in spirit, barometrical, and trigonometrical leveling; the apparatus, methods, etc., used in measuring base lines; the location and construction of stations; the method of measuring the angles and reducing the triangulations; the principles of projecting maps; the means employed in running parallels and meridians. Land Surveying.—Areas and distances by chain, compass, and plane table; U. S. public land surveys, including legal points involved in the re-establishment of boundaries; magnetic variation and determination of true meridian. Masonry Construction.—Requirements and methods of testing stone, brick, cement, and lime; composition, preparation and strength of mortar and concrete; classification, construction, strength, cost of stone and brick masonry; foundations under water; theory of stability; cost, etc., of dams, retaining walls, bridge piers, bridge abutments, culverts, and arches. Railroad Engineering.—Instruction is given from text books and by field practice. In the former are studied the principles of economic location, particularly the effect of distance, grade, and curve upon operation; the inter-adjustment of grades and curves; also the mathematical theory of curves, turn-outs, crossings, and the calculation of earth-work. In field work the class makes at least two preliminary surveys and one location of a short line, of which each student is to present a complete set of notes, calculations, maps, etc. Topography.—Use of stadia, plane table, and level in topographical surveying. Topographical drawing includes sketching, platting field notes, conventional signs, and city and county maps. Theory of Engineering Instruments.—Examination of workmanship and design; testing instrument makers' adjustments; making engineer's adjustments; determination of areas with transit; inaccessible and air line distances with transit; profiles and practice with level; heights and distances with stadia; measurements of angles with sextant, etc. Sewerage.—Sewerage systems ; water-carriage systems, separate and