South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Engineering Field Books 1893-1910
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0253
Abstract
Interesting examples of engineering calculations and observations before the age of computers. Some books have calculations recording the Lehigh River flow and flood stages as well as New York City engineering works at the turn of the twentieth century.
Dates:
1893-1910; Majority of material found within 1901-1902
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Knight Family Scrapbook 1878-1894
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0252
Abstract
This scrapbook is a vintage example of a nineteenth century tradition known as a common book, a personal collection of interesting newspaper articles such as poetry, local news, obituaries, photographs, and souvenirs of events.
Dates:
1878-1894; Majority of material found within 1893-1894
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Robert Blum Olney Bridge Design Class Notebook
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0226
Abstract
This manuscript contains three bridge
design class exercises indicating the instructional process to train engineering
students. Specific step-by-step instruction in designing for various railroad bridge
spans, building material specifications, structural loads and stresses to be
considered as presented in the professor’s lecture. The complete process of
calculating the design with comparisons of different conditions, as well as material
available, costs incurred of every aspect of the...
Dates:
1891 - 1892
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections