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CIVIL ENGINEERING

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azimuth by the several methods. Loornis's Practical Astronomy. Fall term, half study. Professor BAKER. Required: Math. 4, General Engineering Drawing 1, 2, 3, 4; Civil Engineering 1,3; Astronomy 2. 8. BRIDGES.—The instruction in bridges occupies two terms. (1) The first—bridge analysis—is devoted to the calculations of the strains in the various forms of bridge trusses, by algebraic and graphical methods, consideration being given to weights of bridge and train, and force of wind. (2) The second—bridge design—is devoted to designing bridges, proportioning sections, and working out details. Each student designs and makes a full set of drawings of a bridge. The apparatus consists of a series of full-sized joints and connections of a modern iron railroad bridge, numerous models of bridges, a large collection of drawings, photographs, and lithographs of bridges. Johnsons Modern Framed Structures. Winter and spring terms. Professor BAKER. Required: Math. 2, 4, 0, 7, 8, 9; General Engineering Drawing 1, 2, 3, 4; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 1, 2; Architecture 6. 9. TUNNELING.—This course, treating of methods of tunneling and mine attack, is given to students of civil engineering. The lectures treat first of the nature and use of explosives, compressed air, and power drills. The methods of tunneling are then explained and discussed, with their accompanying methods of timbering and walling. Attention is given to the sinking of shafts for the working of tunnels, or for the purpose of driving. The details of the duties of a tunnel engineer are made as clear and concise as possible. Students are required to make written reports upon the methods emploved in particular tunnels. Some time is given in the earlier part of the course to the practice in boring wells, dredging, quarrying, and subaqueous blasting. Spring term, full study.

Professor BAKER.

Required: Math. 2, 4, 6; General Engineering Drawing 1, 2, 3, 4; Mechanical Engineering 1, 4; Chemistry, 1; Physics 1. ' 10. SURVEYING.—For students in the courses of architecture, architectural engineering, and mechanical engineering. Areas with chain and compass, U. S. public land surveys, and