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CIVIL ENGINEERING 185
8torage upon distributed flow, determination of size and type of economic
development.
Instructors: Thomas, YIartel.
CEo '2S. STATICALLY IXDETER}IIXATE STRGCTURES. 15 units, first term.
A study of such structures as continuous spans, rigid frames and
arches by the methods of least work or slope-deflections; analysis of
secondary stresses.
Text: Statically Indeterminate Stresses, Parcell and Maney.
Instructor: Martel.
CEo SO. EXGINEERING SEMINAR. it units (1-0-1); first, second and
third terms.
Conferences participated in by faculty and graduate students of the
Civil Engineering department. The discussions cover current developments
and advancements within the field of civil engineering and related
sciences, with special consideration given to the progress of research
being conducted at the Institute.
ADVANCED SUBJECTS
Special problems in the various fields of civil engineering will be
arranged to meet the needs of students wishing to do advanced work in
this department. The following lines of work are possible. Stream Regulation
and Utilization for Power, Irrigation, and Water Supply under the
direction of Prof. Franklin Thomas; Advanced Structures under the direction
of Prof. Martel; Sanitation and Sewerage under the direction of
Profs. Thomas and Martel; Highways and Geodesy under the direction
of Prof. Michael; Analysis of Earthquake Effects upon Structures under
the direction of Profs. Thomas and Martel.
CEo 101 a, b. WATER POWER PLANT DESIGN. 10 units; first and second
terms.
A design of a power plant in conformity with the conditions of head,
flow, and load fluctuations at a particular site. Includes selection of
number and type of units, design of water passages, and general structural
features.
Instructor: Thomas.
CEo lOS a, b. ARCHED DAMS. 5 units; first and second terms.
A study of the distribution of stresses in arched dams. Design and
investigation of the stresses in an arched dam for a given site.
Instructor: Martel.