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» a three-fourths kilo-watt electric motor, a Bracket-cradle dynamometer,
5 portable voltmeters and ammeters for continuous and alternating cur-
rents, wattmeters, photometers, galvanometers, instruments for absolute
5 measurement of E. M. F. resistance and current, a Wood thirty-three
= kilo-watt alternator, a switchboard equipped with the most modern
instruments, resistance boxes, and many instruments for refined inves-
Y tigation.
M The laboratory also contains a number of friction brakes, a Flather
· hydraulic dynamometer, a 1,ooo·p0und United States standard cement
I testing machine, and a 100,000-pound Riehle testing machine.
A double engine of fifty horse-power and an automatic cut-off engine
- (Atlas) have recently been added.
The equipment of the laboratory is such that many problems rela- .
tive to Steam and Electrical Engineering may be discussed very com-
prehensively.
- COURSE OF STUDY.
The training given in this course, both practical and theoretical, is
intended to prepare young men for positions of responsibility and trust
in mechanical engineering work. The practical work extends over a
period of two years, and includes the most important principles and
operations in bench-work in wood,wood-turning,pattern-making,foundry
work, iron and steel forging, and hand and machine work in metal.
The theoretical work during the first two years consists of a thorough
training in English, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Drawing,
and during the last two years the fundamental principles of boiler,
machine, dynamo, and engine design are taken up. By a careful solu-
tion of practical problems the student becomes familiar with the process
carried on by the operators and designers of successful machine building
plants.
The course in Mechanical Engineering involves three separate lines
of work.
1. ¤7Vle¢bam'cal Eugineemzg, the object of which is to give that training
necessary to fit men to be operators and designers of steam machinery
. and manufacturing plants.
2. Cbeinical Enghzeermg, intended especially to give the knowledge
requisite for the successful operation of iron and steel plants and the A
analysis of iron, steel, coals, and refractory substances.
3. E/cervical Ellgllfléiflhg`, in which the theory, design, building, and
operation of dynamos and motors are predominant.
Particular attention is paid to the construction of power and lighting ‘
stations.
The course of study in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering,
extending over a period of four years, leads to the degree B. M. E.
(Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering). The advanced degree of Mechan-
ical Engineer may be obtained by resident students in one year after
taking the degree of B. M. E. from the State College of Kentucky, or
any other institution of equal requirements, they having successfully .