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The Effects Of Temperature Upon Cement Mortar, Herman C. Cowen, Phillip Florreich

Bachelors Theses

"Probably no material in use by the Engineering profession at the present time has been subjected to more careful and rigid tests by expert Engineers than our hydraulic cements, both natural and artificial. While the manufacturer and use of cements in America is of comparatively recent origin, this industry is fast assuming enormous proportions, and the use of cement is fast displacing many of our more common building materials. Its use in our more important structures has created an increasing demand for the best quality of cements, and the manufacturers have not been slow to comply with this demand"--page 1.

A Complete Design Of A 210 Foot R.R. Bridge, John Edward Kirkham

Bachelors Theses

"I have divided the subject into two division, viz. Part I and Part II. Part I treats of the maximum stresses and the methods employed in finding them. Part II. treats of the design of the members to resist the stress"--Preface, page ii.

Designing Wire-Rope Tramways, George W. Herdman

Professional Degree Theses

"Tramways are divided into two systems viz.: the Bleichert system and the Hodgson system.

The Bleichert System: In this system the cable is fastened to the supports by means of clamps, and the loads travel on this cable.

The loads are attached to an endless rope or cable which passes around a wheel located at each terminus of the line, one of which is revolved by an engine if the incline is not steep enough so that gravity will produce motion"--page 2.

Determination Of The Hydraulicity Of Local Lime-Stone, Claude D. Grove

Bachelors Theses

"I took as the subject of my thesis the hydraulic properties of the Lime Stone of this vicinity and confined my researches to two of the larger Lime Stone Quarries about one mile South West of Rolla"--page 1.

Steam Boilers, George Clarence Ammonds

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Describes the varied types of steam boilers, their construction and care.

Proposed Water Works For Rolla, Frank L. Tyrrell

Professional Degree Theses

No abstract provided.

A Concrete Culvert, Fayette Alexander Jones

Professional Degree Theses

"Before entering into the especial subject for which this paper is intended, it is, perhaps, best to give a few prefatory remarks, as to what Concrete really is, the method and manner of its formation and it application in foundations and engineering structures.

Concrete may be defined as a species of artificial stone.

Its ingredients may be classified into two parts, viz:

First, the matrix which is either lime or cement, or a mixture of both.

Second, the aggregate consisting of small broken stone gravel, broken bricks, shells, etc"--A Concrete Culver, page 1.

Tunnels And Tunneling, James E. Fulcher

Professional Degree Theses

"A tunnel is defined as a sub-terranean or sub-aqueous way, for purposes of passage. The term is also applied, in mining, to horizontal excavations, such as are commonly called drifts, headings, adits, etc., and used as underground roads, or passages for water or air.

Tunneling, at the present day, has become of such importance, that it is in its-self a profession.

The subject of Tunnels and Tunneling properly treated would require a large volume, but taking into consideration the time and space allotted to the preparation of this thesis, I shall be brief; and in order to treat it to …

Dams And Damming, Jay C. Cullings

Bachelors Theses

"Dams in general may be divided into the three distinctive titles of Coffer Dams, Weirs, and Receiver dams"--page 2.

A Thesis On The Improvement Of Western Waterways, Fremont Wilson

Bachelors Theses

"There is no subject that falls with the province of the engineer's art, that presents greater difficulties and more uncertain issues than the improvement of rivers"--page 2.

Limes, Mortars, And Cements, Curtis Alexander

Professional Degree Theses

"Lime, calcic oxide, or quick-lime contains 40 parts of the metal calcium and 16 of oxygen by weight and has a specific gravity, depending on its porosity from 2.3 to 3.8. It is a white alkaline earthy substance, quite infusible and is the only oxide of calcium. It is obtained pure by heating pure calcic carbonate to full redness; which expells the carbonic anhydride"--page 1.

Stresses In Suspension Bridges, William M. Claypool

Professional Degree Theses

"A suspension bridge is one in which the roadway over the stream or span to be crossed is suspended from chains or wire ropes.

A suspension bridge consists of the towers or piers over which the main chains or cables pass; the anchorages to which the ends of the cables are attached; the main chains or cables from which the roadway is suspended; the suspending rods or chains which connect the roadway with the cable and the roadway.

The sub-structure consists of the foundations, piers &c. The super-structure consists of the roadway and the chains or cables"--page 1.

Interoceanic Canal Projects, Frank W. Wilson

Professional Degree Theses

"The construction of a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has been discussed since the discovery of the New World and the whole world has only been waiting until some feasible and economical plan should be offered by which this construction could be made.

The narrow neck of land lying between the continents of North America and South America seems especially adapted to this purpose and has for years tempted exploring parties thither to seek for a practicable canal route. Of late years however another scheme has been proposed which surpasses in magnitude and in economy as well, …

Common Roads, Arthur Neustaedter

Professional Degree Theses

"The subject of this thesis is on "Common Roads", meaning by "common roads", wagon-roads; which do not include roads with Trackways, as railroads"--page 2.

Patenting Mining Claims, William R. Painter

Professional Degree Theses

"In patenting mining claims there are two sets of papers used"--page 3.

Tunnels, Ashnah B. Schrantz

Professional Degree Theses

No abstract provided.

Turbine Wheels And Water Power, Herman N. Van Devander

Professional Degree Theses

"A turbine water-wheel is one through which the water passes guided by channels either interior or exterior to the wheel its self and the walls of these channels or guides as they are termed, are placed in such positions, as to impinge the water on to the blades or wheel buckets at such an angle as will insure the greatest efficiency. The guides and buckets are usually curved in opposite directions, and are so placed with regard to each other, that the water enters the wheel with the least possible shock and leaves it with the least possible velocity. Turbines …

Imaginary Functions, Floyd Davis

Bachelors Theses

"The imaginary expression which occurs in common Algebra, and in all the higher departments of mathematical science, has been one of the most perplexing problems which the human mind has encountered in any age. It was studied by the early mathematicians and became a field of speculation, but developed no marked results, for it was generally considered algebraically and in the interpretation is a symbol of an impossible operation. But many of the problems arising from algebraic-geometrical analysis involving imaginaries was of such importance to mathematical and physical science that great attempts were made to establish their solution. It was …

Proposed Bridge Over Gasconade River, Frank W. Gibb

Professional Degree Theses

"This scheme for a bridge over the Gasconade River is presented as a thesis for the degree of Civil Engineer."--page 1.

Inter-Oceanic Transit, Loren X. Smith

Professional Degree Theses

"The feasibility of constructing a canal communication between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and crossing the American Isthmus has been discussed and written on since the time of Columbus but the subject has attained its present popularity only within the last few years. For several years past the press has almost constantly kept the project before the public and the indications now are that in the close of the 19th century some one of the many schemes that has been suggested will be in active operation. There has been various routes suggested for canals with and without locks. This paper …

Location, Construction, And Drainage Of Common Roads, Edward B. Summers

Bachelors Theses

To write upon, and do justice to the subject of common roads, it is necessary that one should be familiar with every variety of them. The roads in some of the advanced and highly civilized communities are of a most admirable character; while in the new and thinly populated countries, they are found deficient in nearly all the attributes of good roads. Only a few kinds that may be in some of the most populous districts will be here designated.

The Cost Of A Structure Which Is To Take The Place Of The Beaver Bridge, Rudolph C. Hoyer

Professional Degree Theses

"The subject of this treatise is the cost of a structure, which is to take the place of the Beaver Bridge.

This bridge is located on the St. L and San F. Rwy., four miles southwest of Rolla and it spans a deep valley nearly a 1000 ft. in width in the bottom of which runs a small stream The course of roadway over the bridge is N. 24 1/2 E.

The old wooden Howe Truss bridge, being no longer considered perfectly safe, on account of its age, measure was taken to supply its place with some new structure that, …

Iron Bridges, Lindsay Coppedge

Bachelors Theses

"The superiority of iron over wood as the material for bridges is now generally understood that we see no need of any discussion"--page 3.

Maramec Bridge, Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"Bridge-building, as a science, is comparatively of recent date, for relating to now, of what may be called ancient bridges, do we read of them having been mathematical calculations, determining the strains upon the constituent parts of the bridge structure. This very necessary operation seems to have been entirely omitted. This was, probably, because to that time, there had been no thoroughly scientific investigation, of the new and beautiful subject of scientific bridge-building. At the present time, we determine with a minuteness the strain thrown upon any part of a bridge. We are thus enabled to give the proper dimensions …

S. Y. & F. G. R. R., Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"The road begins at the intersection of the east line of the Stockyards stalls, with the Saint Louis and San Francisco Rail Road. In this road, which is 9735 feet long, there is six pieces each of alternate curved, and straight track. The first piece of track, which is curved, is a 6⁰ curve, to the right (going westward) and contains 13 chords of 100 feet.

Following this is a tangent of 400 feet. And then in succession: A 10⁰ curve, to the left; 10 chords; a tangent of 100 feet a 10⁰ curve, to the right, 8.5 chords; a …

Profile Of The A. & P. R. R. From Rolla Depot, 7000 Feet Westward, Thomas H. Millsaps

Professional Degree Theses

"On Monday, May the 15th, 1876, this Project was begun, by the measurement of the 7000 feet, and establishment of every 500 feet point.

In this 7000 feet of road there is three curves and four pieces of straight track"--Page 3.

Limes, Mortars, And Cements, Cyrus G. Emerson

Professional Degree Theses

"Lime, considered as a building material, is not usually regarded as comprehending three principal varieties - viz: Common or air lime, Hydraulic lime, and Hydraulic cement.

The common or air lime, is so called because the paste made from it with water will harden only in air. Lime is made by burning limestone in kilns suitably arranged for that purpose. Two classes of such kilns are in general use; the intermittent or flare kiln and the draw or perpetual kiln."--page 1.

Beaver Bridge, James E. Mcgrath

Professional Degree Theses

“The Little Beaver Bridge is situated on the A. & P. R. R., 3 ¾ S. W. of Rolla it is built on the “Howe Truss” plan and spans a valley through which flows the “Little Beaver Creek” - it has two approaches (stringers supported by trestles), the length of the northern one is 38 ft., while that of the southern one is 35’5”. The bridge is composed of 5 spans and is supported on 6 piers; the length of the bridge proper is 687’ 2”, with the abutments it is 760’7”. The piers are of sandstone and have a …

Receipt Signed By J.K. Duncan For Iron For Mint Branch Repairs, New Orleans, 1856, Johnson K. Duncan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

J.K. Duncan acknowledges receipt of iron from Cooper and Hewitt of New York for use in the repair of the New Orleans Branch Mint, 1856. Duncan is noted as one of the few generals in the Confederate Army who was born and raised in North. He commanded Confederate forces in the defense of New Orleans. He was a graduate of West Point.

Goff, Ronnie C. (Fa 956), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 956. Paper titled: “Grist Mills in Eastern Nelson County.” includes descriptions, terms, and photos of grist mills in Nelson County, Kentucky.