Civil Engineers' Pocket Book: A Reference-book for Engineers, Contractors, and Students, Containing Rules, Data, Methods, Formulas and Tables

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D. Van Nostrand Company, 1918 - Civil engineering - 1611 pages
 

Contents

GramMass Weight
67
Exponents
100
Common SystemDescribed 104 Operations 105 Table
126
SEC 8SOLID GEOMETRY
132
Natural Functions of Angles in the Four Quadrants
139
Table for Finding the Logarithmic Sines and Tangents of Small Angles 1
198
Functions Right Spherical Triangles Formulas
201
Arc and Chord of Circle 207 Lengths of Circular Arcs
208
Flat Circular Arc Formulas and Tables
221
Lengths of Parabolic Arcs for Chord Base 1 Table
238
Prisms and Cylinders Frustums of Prisms and Cylinders
244
Areas of the Surfaces of Spheres Table
251
Circle Parabola
257
Projection of the Plane Problems of Construction
263
Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
270
Areas of Curved Surfaces Problem
276
Uniformly Accelerated Motion with Negative Initial Velocity
282
Motion on Inclined Plane
286
Screw Pulley Simple and Compound
292
Centrifugal ForceElevation of Outer Rail on Curve
298
Impact or Collision 303 Formulas
304
Graphical Method
310
Composition of Matter The Old Atomic Theory
316
70
320
Bitumen Asphalt
328
Trees Spruces Hemlocks Firs Redwoods Cedars Cypresses
342
Unixed Explosives Percussion Caps
352
ElectroChemistry Electrolysis ElectroMetallurgy
358
Sources of DecayWet Rot Fermentation Dry Rot Insect Larvæ
359
SeasoningRelation of Water to Decay What Seasoning
365
Protection of Ferric Structures from Corrosion
372
Grading of Lumber
387
Granite Basalt Trap Greenstone Limestone
400
Manufacture of Portland CementWet and Dry Processes
405
Tensile Strength Constancy of Volume
411
BrickCommon Face Glazed Vitrified Terra Cotta
417
Rates of Discharge for One AcreFoot per Day Table
420
Weight and Specifications of Sullivan Channelers Table
423
Eammen Pacers Hammer Toots
431
ConcreteProportions of Cement Sand and StoneMixing
440
Properties of Reinforced Concrete Beams 1 Inch Wide Table
446
Permeability of Concrete Under High Water Pressure
453
WEIGHTS AND SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF MATERIALS
459
Weight of a Cubic Foot of Water at Various Temperatures Table
465
Weights and Specific Gravities of Building Stones Masonry
474
Weights of Produce U S Law Table
482
Elastic Limit Yield Point Ultimate Strength or Stress
487
Bending Tests of Timber at Relative Elastic Limit
493
High Tensile Strength of Steel in Important Structures
500
Compression Tension Bending
507
Stones Classified According to Finish Tools Employed
510
DefinitionsCritical Pressure Boiling Point Latent Heat of Vaporizn
513
Friction of Plane Surfaces in Motion Upon Each Other
519
Triangle Rectangle Hollow Rectangle Square Hollow Square
525
IBeam Inclined Lines Angles Triangular Cell Circular Cell
531
Moments of Inertia About Inclined Axis Formulas
537
Decimals of a Foot for Each of an Inch Table
544
Steel Angles Equal LegsProperties of Table
552
Axis through c of g Axis at Base Parallel Axis
557
Steel TShapesProperties of Table
558
Practical Examples in Use of Preceding Formulas
564
Steel PlateGirders CompleteProperties of Table 570
570
Flange Plates of PlateGirdersProperties of Table 580582
580
Axis at Base Axis through Apex
583
Various ReferencesConcrete Beams and Slabs etc
586
Gordons Formula for Columns
592
ZBar Columns Without Side PlatesTable 598599
599
524
602
Standard Connection Angles for IBeams and Channels
610
Rivet Gages for Standard Steel ShapesTable
616
Mai Kaste
637
Wood ScrewsTable of Sizes
641
611
647
794
649
612
664
2162
678
677678
679
Bending Moments and Shears from Special Locomotive Table
692
Unit Stress Sheets for Various Types of TrussesTables
696
Portal and Intermediate Vertical Bracing Formulas
698
Alternate Stresses Combined Stresses
704
Permissible Compressive StressesSoft and Med SteelTable
710
Typical LoadingsL and
716
Boat Spikes Street Railway Spikes Cut Nails and SpikesTables
717
795
726
Typical Loading for Highway BridgesTable
727
NickelSteel and CarbonSteel Spans Costs SpecificationsTable 737738
737
RimBearing DrawFour SupportsReactionsTable
744
TheoreticalCurve of Main CablesThe Parabolic Cable
750
Manhattan Bridge DetailsDescriptionLive Loads
756
Masonry Arches Parts of an Arch Kinds of Arches
763
Centers for Arches Parts of the Arch Center
770
Concrete Culverts Quantities
782
Normal and Component Wind Pressures Formulas
795
Pile DriversDerrick Power and WaterJet
873
Platform Cylinder Piers Pneumatic Cylinder Piers and Process
879
Masonry Piers Design
888
Plans of Ferry Crib Dolphin and Bridge 894899
894
Reinforced Concrete Wharf Construction
900
Statistics of Notable Breakwaters Table
903
Earth Empankment Shrinkage of Earth
909
Shrinkage in Volume and Vertical Shrinkage
915
Machine for Excavation in Frozen Ground Cost Data
921
Use of Well Driller for Drilling Blasting Holes Costs
926
Definitions of Parts of Wall
930
Large Elevator Dredge for Work in Boston Harbor Described
932
Some Detail Tunnel Costs Los Angeles Aqueduct
939
To Adjust the Solar Attachment
947
Local Mean Time of Upper Culmination of Polaris Table
953
Tapes Temperature Corrections Table
956
Farm Surveying Equipment and MethodAdjustment of the Traverse
964
General Rules from the Foregoing Acts
968
Economic Considerations of Curvature and Distance
997
Parabolic Vertical Curves Horizontal Circular Curves
1005
StopeStaking and Earthwork Computation
1011
434
1018
438
1036
Rails and Fastenings Standards
1060
Formula for Thickness of Shims in Tracklaying
1069
Turnouts and Switches Frogs Frog Numbers
1075
Table of Radii of Theoretical Turnout Curves
1081
Turnouts from Straight Track Split Switches Table
1087
Segmental Rollers for Bridge ExpansionFormulas and Table
1092
Standards of Track Construction on American Railways
1093
BrokenStone Pavement Hydraulic Cement Pavement
1099
Macadam RoadwayCrushed Stone Sidewalk
1105
Macadam and Telford Roads
1111
Portland Cement Sidewalk
1117
Granite Block Pavement
1119
Asphalt Sheet Pavement
1125
Classification
1131
Tar ExperimentsMiscellaneous and Cost Data Tables
1137
Sidewalk and Paving Practice in Chicago Cost Data
1143
Technical Cordage TermsMakeUp In Manufacture
1147
Pressure for Square Foot for Given Heads in Feet Table
1149
Velocity and Discharge Formulas 11551156
1155
Hydraulic Notation and Formulas
1161
Chezys Hydraulic Formula Kutters Formula
1167
The Venturi Meter
1173
Fteley and Stearns Weir Formulas
1180
Depth of Thread of Mean Velocity in Rivers
1187
Percentage of Rainfall to Average Rainfall Table
1195
Water Meters and Waste of Water
1202
Masonry AqueductsReinforced Concrete
1208
Notes on Preceding TableBands and Shoes
1214
Weights and Dimensions of C I Pipe and Specials Tables
1220
Standard Specifications for Cast Iron Pipe
1232
Flexible Joint Pipe
1238
Wrought Iron Pipe Steel Pipe
1268
Dimensions of Ludlow Double Gate Valves Table 12471275
1276
Converse Pipe Table Pipe Dipping Tank
1282
Gate Boxes Weight of Ludlow Gate Boxes Table
1288
The Disposal of Refuse House Drainage
1295
Properties of Catenary Conduits or Sewers Formulas
1301
Sewer Pipe Weight and Cost of Sewer and Culvert Pipe Tables
1307
General Discussion Irrigation Units
1313
ThermalUnitsEquivalents 110 Mechanical WorkTable
1349
Superheated Steam and Saturated Steam Formulas
1355
Value of Wood as Fuel Principle of the Steam Engine
1363
Conclusions Drawn from Above Tests
1369
Indicated Horsepower Formula
1375
The ElectroMagnet Induced Currents or Induction
1381
Transmission Line Size of Conductors Problems
1387
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODEGeneral Outline of Plan
1393
Class BOutside Work All Systems and Voltages Wires
1399
Inside Work ConstantCurrent SystemsWires Series Arc Lamps
1405
Armored Cables
1411
Car Wiring and Equipment of Cars
1417
Inside Work Constant HighPotential SystemsWires
1422
Armored Cable 1427 Interior Conduits
1428
CutOuts and Circuit Breakers
1434
Sockets 1440 HangerBoards for Series Arc Lamps
1442
Portable Conductors Bell or Other Wires Table of Capacity of Wires
1448
Performance Specifications and Tests
1454
RegulationDefinitions and Conditions for Tests 1461
1461
Overload Capacities
1469
MISCELLANEOUS DATAProperties of Various Kinds of Wire
1475
ReferencesCompressed Air Heating and Ventilation
1482
Chord Lengths of Curved Rails Tables
1550
Table of CirclesAreas for Given Diameters in Inches and Fractions
1556
Flow of Steam Through PipesFormula and Table
1563
86
1569
CementsKeenes Marble
1571
92
1576
Specifications for Arch Masonry Culvert M Dry M
1579
Coal Consumption per Horsepower per Hour
1598
INDEX 15391611
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Page 411 - The minimum requirements for tensile strength for briquettes one inch square in section shall be within the following limits, and shall show no retrogression in strength within the periods specified : Age. Neat Cement. . Strength. 24 hours in moist air 175 Ibs.
Page 426 - This kind of finish is dangerous on sandstone, as experience has shown that sandstone thus treated is very apt to scale. In dressing limestone which is to have a bush-hammered finish the usual sequence of operation is (1) rough-pointing, (2) tooth-axing, and (3) bush-hammering.
Page 499 - ... firmly. The projecting end of the test specimen is then broken off by means of a hammer, a number of light blows being used, and the bending being away from the groove. The specimen is broken at the other two grooves in the same way. The object of this treatment is to open and render visible to the eye any seams due to failure to weld up, or to foreign interposed matter or cavities due to gas bubbles in the ingot.
Page 409 - The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to permit easy access for proper inspection and identification of each shipment.
Page 498 - The cold bending test shall be made on the material in the condition in which it is to be used, and prior to the quenched bending test the specimen shall be heated to a light cherry red, as seen in the dark, and quenched in water, the temperature of which is between 80° and 90° Fahrenheit.
Page 412 - The cement shall not acquire its initial set in less than forty-five minutes and shall acquire its final set in ten hours. The pats made to test the soundness may be used in determining the time of setting. The cement is considered to have acquired its initial set when the pat will bear, without being...
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