2d , relating to the stability of walls of revetments and arches—nine lectures.
The fourth part applies to constructions in water—twenty lectures.
The course is very nearly the same for the Artillery as for the Engineers.
[ELEMENTS OF MASONRY, ETC.]
Lectures 1, 2, and 3.—Relate to the elements of which masonry is composed, such as the different kinds of stones, usual dimensions, manner in which good stone may be known; bricks, lime, cement, sand, mortar, stucco, mastic plaster, asphalte, &c., and to the general considerations relating to foundations, and the different kinds of walls under various circumstances.
Lecture 4.—Treats of sustaining walls and the probable effects of the pressure of the earth. Of the conditions which must be fulfilled to insure stability. Various formulæ on the subject. Details of construction and on the proper material to be used.
Lecture 5.—Refers to the manner of facing masonry. Openings in walls, windows. Partition-walls.
Lecture 6.—On cylindrical arches, vaults, key-stones. Formulæ for the calculation of the thickness of piers of an arch or vault. Construction and use of tables for the calculation of the thickness. Construction of arches and vaults in different materials.
Lecture 7.—Arches continued, flat arches, plate bands, &c.