Calendar: 1865-1866 Page 287

EVENING CLASSES 287 Certain Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Machines The Trans- mission of Pressure by means of Fluid which is practically incompressible-The Hydrostatic Press So far the Course is adapted to meet the requirements of Candidates for Matriculation and Examination in the University of London The remainder of the Course is of more practical character The Effects of Friction considered further Properties and Strength of Material Limits of Tenacity and Elasticity Dilatation and Contrac- tion from change of Temperature Immediate effects of Force upon Solid Extension and Compression-Forms and Dimensions of Columns Stability of Structures The Strain upon the Tie Beam of Roof due to the Weight of the Roof-The effects upon the Walls due to the Pulls of the ordinary and inverted Beams Pressure of Fluids on Lock-gates and Embankments- Strength of Sluices and Flood-gates Discharge through Pipes-Screw of Archimedes-Centri- fugal Pump Various estimates of Animal Power Water Power-Wind Power-Steam Power Mechanical effects of Fuel-The Steam Engine Text Book Twisden's Practical Mechanics BOOKS RECOMMENDED Rudimentary Mechanics By Charles Tomlinson Weale Elements of Mechanism Goodeve XVII PHYSIOLOGY Day and Hour of Attendance-Wednesday from to The object of this Course is to impart such knowledge of the general principles and chief facts of the science as is required of candidates for the degrees of and Sc in the University of London