Caption: Course Catalog - 1879-1880
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College of Engineering. 41 contact, Cams and Curves in sliding contact; Correct-working Gear Teeth ; Gearing Chains ; Escapements ; I .ink-Work. Analytical Mechanics.—Equations of Equilibrium ; Moments; Virtual Velocities; Centers of Gravity; Mechanical Powers; Friction ; Dynamics. Hydraulics.—Amount and Center of Pressure upon submerged surfaces; Flow of Liquids through Orifices, Weirs, Pipes and Channels ; Distribution of water in cities. Forms and arrangement of orifices for fountains. Thermodynamics.—The Laws and complete Theory of Thermodynamics as required in the study of all kinds of heat engines, including the deportment of perfect gases during expansion, and also steam and other fluids not perfect gases; action of heat in changes of state, and in confined fluids. Resistance of Materials.—See School of Civil Engineering. Prime Movers.—The theory and useful effects of Turbine Water-wheels, and best form of the parts for high efficiency. Other Water-wheels and Wind-wheels. Application of Thermodynamics in the study of Heat Engines. Relative Economy of different engines. Mill-work and Machinery.—-Trains of Mechanism, studied with reference to their Resistance and Efficiency. Best forms for transmission of power for short and great distances. Forms of the parts for securing desired results in power and velocity; Elastic and ultimate strength of parts. DRAWING. Projection Drawing.—-Use of Instruments in applying the Elements of descriptive Geometry ; Use of Water Colors ; Isometrical Drawing; Shades and Shadows ; Perspective. Free-Hand Drawing.—Sketches of Machinery; Ornamentation ; Lettering. Machine Drawing.—Working Drawings of Original Designs; Finishing in Water Colors, and in Line-shading; Details for Shop Use according to the practice of leading manufacturers. PROJECTS AND PRACTICE. The Shop Practice of the first year has already been described. The second year practice will have for its object the production
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