Journal of the Western Society of Engineers, Том 13

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Western Society of Engineers, 1908
 

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Страница 798 - We meet them at the doorway, on the stair, Along the passages they come and go, Impalpable impressions on the air, A sense of something moving to and fro. There are more guests at table than the hosts Invited ; the illuminated hall Is thronged with quiet, inoffensive ghosts, As silent as the pictures on the wall.
Страница 27 - ... of many of the principles that are included under the title of hydrology. The writer has stated in another place that "Hydrology, in its broadest sense, treats of the properties, law and phenomena of water; of its physical, chemical, and physiological relations, of its distribution and occurrence over the earth's surface and within the geological strata, and of its sanitary, agricultural and commercial relations.
Страница 771 - Each course of broken stone is to be applied as herein specified. ROAD-BED. MATERIAL. The road-bed for macadam construction is to consist of the natural earth road-bed prepared and rolled until firm and hard in the following manner: If sandy or other soil be encountered which will not compact readily under the roller, a small amount of clay, or other means satisfactory...
Страница 798 - As he heard them When he sat with those who were, but are not. Happy he whom neither wealth nor fashion, Nor the march of the encroaching city, Drives an exile From the hearth of his ancestral homestead. We may build more splendid habitations, Fill our rooms with paintings and with sculptures, But we cannot Buy with gold the old associations ! CATAWBA WINE.
Страница 458 - Congress in order that this highly important work may begin in the year 1925; and be it further Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be sent to the President of the United States, to...
Страница 783 - UNEVENNESS AND DEPRESSIONS. If any unevenness or depressions appear in the road surface after rolling the screenings, No. 2 broken stone and screenings shall be used until they are removed and the finished surface conforms to the proper crosssection, as shown on the accompanying plans, and presents a smooth, even appearance.
Страница 782 - ... weighing not less than ten tons. The amount of water necessary is to be determined by the engineer. The rolling is to begin at the sides and to continue until the surface is hard and smooth and shows no perceptible tracks from vehicles passing over it. If, after rolling the screenings, the No.
Страница 779 - SPREADING. The broken stone for the second course is not to be spread before the first course has been completed and shoulders made as herein specified. The broken stone is to be spread upon the first course, prepared as herein described, with shovels from piles alongside the road or from a dumping board, or it may be spread directly from wagons especially constructed for this...

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