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CIVIL ENGINEERING
CEo 7. Curves and Earthwork. 6 units (2-0-4); second term.
Prerequisite: CEo 1.
The theory of railway, highway and ditch location and surveys; problems reating
to curves, grades, earthwork and track layout, including I study of the
nass diagram as applied to railway and highway earthwork.
Text: Railway Curves and Earthwork, Allen.
Instructor: Michael.
CEo 8. Route Surveying. 6 units (0-6-0); third term.
Prerequisite: CEo 7.
The class devotes one entire day a week to field surveys of a route location,
Ipplying the principles as outlined under course CEo 7.
Text: Railway Curves and Earthwork, Allen.
Instructor: Michael.
CEo 9. Element. of Structure.. 11 units (3-3-5); second term.
Prerequisite: AM. 1 c.
An abridged subject in design of simple structures of timber, steel, masonry, and
reinforced concrete. Emphasis is placed upon methods and computations in numerous
typical exam pIes.
Text: Structural Design, Thomas.
Instructor: Thomas.
CEo 10 a, h. Theory of Structures. 12 units (3-3-6), first term; 9 units
(3-0-6), third term.
Prerequisite: AM. 1 C.
Methods used in the calculation of stresses in beams, girders, and columns;
study of the eifects of moving load systems; graphic statics applied to roofs and
bridges. A study of arch, cantilever, and continuous bridges; and deflection of
trusses.
Text: Structural Theory, Sutherland and Bowman.
Instructor: Martel.
CEo 11. Design of Structures. 12 units (3-3-6); second term.
Prerequisite: CEo lOa.
The computation of stresses in girders, truss members, and building frames; the
design of structural parts and their connections.
Text: Structural Design in Steel, Shedd.
Instructor: Martel.
CEo 12. Reinforced Concrete. 12 units (3-3-6); third term.
Prerequisites: AM. 1 c; CEo 10 a.
The theory of reinforced concrete design, with a study of the applications of
this type of construction to various engineering structures.
Text: Rein/orced Concrete, Caughey.
Instructor: Martd.
CEo 14 a, h, c. Engineering Conferences. 2 units (1-0-1); first, second
and third terms.
Conferences participated in by faculty and seniors of the Civil Engineering
department. The discussions cover current developments and advancements within
the field of civil engineering and related sciences.
The technique of effective oral presentation of reports is emphasized through
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