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RAILWAY ENGINEERING Th.; 1; (2). Mr. SCHMIDT. 257 accessory apparatus used in the operation of locomotives. / . ; Tu., Required: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 1; Physics 1, 3; Mechanical Engineering 7. 2. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE DESIGN.—The proportions and dimen- sions of standard locomotives are carefully studied. Calculations and designs relating to boiler and engine details, cylinder proportions for compound types of slide, valves and valve gears. / . ; Tu., W., Th.; 2, 3, and 4; (3). Assistant Professor GOODENOUGH. Required: Mechanical Engineering 1 to 7, 16, 17; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 1, 2. 3. SHOP SYSTEMS.—Lectures and readings. Visits of inspection. A study of the proceedings of the societies and railway clubs, and technical press. / . ; Tu., Th.; 6, 7, and 8; (2). Mr. SCHMIDT. 4. LOCOMOTIVE ROAD TESTS.—Arrangements for locomotive road tests have been perfected with several roads entering Champaign and Urbana. Already five locomotives have been equipped for this work and tests made in actual service conditions. This work is greatly facilitated by the use of the dynamometer and railway test cars which are now at the service of the department. This course includes also brake tests and other laboratory work. / . ; M., IV.; arrange time; (4). Mr. SCHMIDT. Required: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics 3; Mechanical Engineering 1 to 7, 14. 5. COMPRESSED AIR IN RAILWAY SERVICE.—This will include a careful study of the construction and operation of the air-brake system in detail. The air-brake instruction cars of the I. C. R. R. and the C. C. C. & St. Louis Ry. make frequent stops at these points, and the instructors in charge kindly devote sufficient time to illustrate and explain the operation of the air-brake. The use of compressed air in shop service is also studied. II.; M ;. 2; (1). Mr. SCHMIDT. Required: Mechanical Engineering 7. 6. RAILWAY ESTIMATES.—A study of costs of materials and repairs. Forms of specifications for supplies. Costs of operation and maintenance of foreign and American practice compared. II.; Tu.; 2, 3; (1). Professor BRECKENRIDGE. Required: Railway Engineering 1 to 4. 7. ADVANCED DESIGNING.—Under this head attention will be paid to details of rolling stock, pumps, gas and oil engines for water supply. Special machinery for repair shop service, turntables, and
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