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NEW TECHNICAL BOOKS

Titles marked with a star (*) are not for circulation, but may be consulted in the Technology Division, Room 115, Central Building, Fifth Avenue and Forty-second Street, daily from 9 a. m. to 10 p.m. Sundays, 1 p. m. to 10 p. m.

Agg, T. R. American rural highways. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1920. xi, 139 p. illus. 8°. VDG (121)

"Intended to familiarize the student with the relation of highway improvement to national progress, to indicate the various problems of highway administration and to set forth the usual methods of design and construction...in sufficient detail to establish a clear understanding of the distinguishing characteristics and relative serviceability of each of the common types of roadway surface." - Preface.

The construction of roads and pavements. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1920. x, 463 p. illus. 2. ed. rev. and enl. 8°. VDG (121)

"The more important new material in the second edition is that on assessments for pavements; the chapter on Drainage and the control of erosion; the chapter on Maintenance; the section on proportioning aggregates for concrete roads; and the completely rewritten chapter on Testing highway materials." - Announcement.

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Beaumont, Roberts. Union textile fabrication, with numerous original diagrams, sectional drawings, and photographic reproductions of spun and woven specimens in the text. London: Sir I. Pitman & Sons [pref. 1919. xxii, 354 p. illus. 8°. VLD (121)

"The treatise is a welcome addition to the literature of the subject and though addressed mainly to technical students, yet the author has given his work such a character that many unconnected with the industry will be intelligently interested in learning by what means the decorative features that lend attractiveness to the products of the loom are created, and in gaining a precise knowledge of the improvements that it is possible to introduce into this class of fabric.". Engineering, Oct. 29, 1920.

Beaumont, W. Worby. tric vehicles and trucks. Griffin & Co., Ltd., 1920. 8°.

Industrial elecLondon: Charles xii, 183 p. illus. TON (121)

Gives layout, design, and use of various types (mainly British), their special features, cost of running, and methods of charging batteries. Has many diagrams and illustrations.

*Bigelow, Carle M. Installing management in woodworking plants. New York: The Engineering Magazine Co., 1920. xi, 323 p. illus. 8°. VEM (121)

Organization, installation, standardization of the product, purchasing, handling, storing, drying and utilization of lumber, layout of plant, shop practice, labor, repair and waste control, cost accounting. Diagrams and illustrations.

Bird, Harold Hughes. The practical design of plate girder bridges. London: Charles Griffin & Co., Ltd., 1920. viii, 180 p. illus. 8°. VEK (121)

"The portions which attracted us most were the excellent sketches of details, such as the waterproofing and protection of bridges, provision for dealing with rain, provision for inspection and painting, and practical matters of this kind. In regard to the actual design, though everything appears to be clear and good there is nothing here which adds at all to our knowledge on the subject, and the most attractive features are rather those dealing with general arrangement and matters of this kind... We think it will be appreciated by students leaving college who are likely to be largely engaged in the design of plate girder bridges, particularly for railways."- Concrete and constructional engineering, Dec., 1920.

Brodetsky, S. A first course in nomography. London: G. Bell & Sons, Ltd., 1920. x, 135 p. diagrs. OEI (117)

Nomographic charts furnish surprising short-cuts in technical and scientific calculations. Dr. Brodetsky clearly explains their theory and construction, using 64 charts for the purpose. Problems at chapter endings.

Reviewed in Mechanical world, Nov. 19, 1920.

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Bromley, Henry Aldous. Paper and its constituents. A manual of technical methods. Chemistry and analysis of raw materials; papermaking fibres; bleaching, sizing, and loading agents and dyestuffs; microscopy; and physical and chemical properties of papers. London and New York: Spon and Chamberlain, 1920. vii, 8°. 232 p. illus. VMP (121)

A revision and rearrangement of material, a great part of which appeared originally in the Paper maker.

Broughton, H. H. The electrical handling of materials. A manual, in four volumes, on the design, construction and application of cranes, conveyors, hoists and elevators. Volume one, Electrical equipment. London: Benn Brothers, Ltd., 1920. xv, 200 p. illus. 4°. VFG (121)

Technical discussion of electric motors, intermittent rating, controllers, resistors, brake releasing, electro-magnets, lifting-magnets, switchgear, collectors, power distribution and wiring, power required load equalizers. Contains illustrations and many

charts and tables.

*Callendar, H. L. Properties of steam and thermodynamic theory of turbines. New York: Longmans, Green & Co., 1920. xi, 531 p. diagrs. 8°. VFN (121)

"Professor Callendar has made accessible to engi neers in general the results of the revolutionary im. provements, in the thermodynamic treatment of vapours in general and steam in particular, which were described in papers contributed to the Royal Society some twenty years ago and, as regards most practical purposes, decently buried in the Transactions of that learned corporation. These papers undoubtedly constitute the most illuminating and reliable work on the properties of steam accomplished by any engineer or physicist since the pioneering labours of Regnault, Rankine and Kelvin." - Engineering, Jan. 21, 1921.

Also reviewed in Power, Feb. 8, 1921; Times engi neering supplement, Jan., 1921.

Camp, J. M., and C. B. FRANCIS. The making, shaping and treating of steel. Pittsburgh: The Carnegie Steel Co., 1920. 614 p. illus. 2. ed. 12°. VIR (117)

A mine of condensed, clearly-written information, free from technicalities. Tells of the chemistry and physics of steel making, and the materials, fuels, and equipment used. Part 2 treats of steel shaping, rolling-mill construction, and rolling and forging proc esses. Part 3 discusses constitution, heat treatment, and composition of steel.

"In the reviewer's forty years of active experience in the making of fine steels, there has always been apparent the utter lack of a book so elementary that it could be given to a man not specifically trained in the art... The book under review, primarily prepared to instruct the large sales force of the U. S. Steel Corporation, has largely a local application in its descriptions of plants and equipment. However, it has been broadened and amplified so that it almost covers the requirements noted. The definitions are in plain language and are complete and highly infor mative." — Engineering news-record, Jan. 20, 1921.

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Also reviewed in American machinist, Aug. 26, 1920; Iron age, July 22, 1920.

*Canada. - Department of Railways and Canals. The Quebec bridge over the St. Lawrence river near the city of Quebec on the line of the Canadian National Rail

ways. Report of the Government Board of Engineers... [Ottawa, 1919., 2 v. diagrs. illus. fo. + VEK (121)

Pictures and description of first bridge which collapsed in 1907, after which plans were immediately begun for a new structure, 1,800 feet in length, completed in 1917. Has detailed plans and specifications of the second bridge. Folio volume, attractively printed on plate paper, with pictures showing progress of construction.

*Carhart, Henry S. Thermo-electromotive force in electric cells. The thermoelectromotive force between a metal and a solution of one of its salts... New York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 1920. 134 p. illus. 12°. VGH (121)

"He [the author] first became known to the scientific world in 1881 by reason of his experimental work on voltaic cells, a subject on which in later years he was a world authority, and he was one of the pioneers of electro-chemistry in the United States." - Obituary notice in Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Sept., 1920.

Carr, H. Wildon. The general principle of relativity in its philosophical and historical aspect. London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1920. x, 165 p. 12°. PAT (117)

"The metaphysical foundations of this further view of Einstein's doctrine are made apparent in Prof. Carr's book. That is what makes it important for scientific readers, as well as for the general pub lic, who will gather from it what the principle of relativity means. Like all books on this subject, it requires careful reading and unbroken attention, but the time these necessitate, even for this short book, will, I think, be found to have been thoroughly well spent." - Viscount Haldane in Nature, Dec. 2, 1920.

*Caven, R. M. The foundations of chemical theory; an introductory textbook. London: Blackie & Son, Ltd., 1920. viii, 266 p. illus. 8°. PLB (118)

"The author hopes that the general reader, who wishes to know what modern chemistry really means, will find within these pages the information he desires; and that the student to whom chemical science offers an open field of glowing possibilities will find the chapters of this book a not unwelcome guide in his earlier excursions. Briefly, it is suggested that the book may be read by the student during or at the end of his second year's course, for the purpose of knitting together his chemical knowledge in view of the more advanced studies which lie before him later." Preface.

Codd, M. A.

Induction coil design... with 169 illustrations, including 14 plates. New York: Spon & Chamberlain, 1920. 238 p. illus. 8°. VGGB (121)

Chapter 1 (45 p.), discussing theory, precedes chapters on the spark, the construction of the different parts, measuring instruments, mountings and connections, coil testing, insulating materials, and some practical hints on design. Short bibliography at end of book. Illustrations and plates are noteworthy. Thorough and practical.

"Offers much that is missing from most of the handbooks at present on the market, and would make a worthy addition to any library." Wireless world, Oct. 30, 1920.

Consoliver, Earl L., and G. I. MITCHELL. Automotive ignition systems, prepared in the Extension Division of the University of

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Cox, Guy Henry, and others. methods in petroleum geology, by G. H. Cox, C. L. Dake and G. A. Muilenburg. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1921. xiv, 305 p. illus. 12°. VHY (117)

Nearly one half of this volume treats of instruments and their manipulation. Chapter 3 discusses the identification of structure; and chapter 4 covers practical instruction in field operation. Glossary of 27 pages.

"The book makes no attempt to give a popular presentation of field procedure. It is written for those who have at least moderate familiarity with the fundamental principles of geology, surveying, and mathematics, including at least trigonometry." Preface.

Reviewed in Canadian mining journal, Jan. 28,

1921.

Crehore, Albert C. The atom. York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 1920. 161 p. 12°.

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xvi, PAW (117) Author states that the Einstein theory deals with a single phase of a broader comprehensive theory and makes no attempt to assign a cause for gravitational force. It is into the latter mystery that Mr. Crehore delves. It is not easy reading, although the mathematics are not beyond the college undergraduate.

*Desmons, R. L'hydravion. Paris: E. Chiron [1920]. 175 p. illus. 8°.

VDY (121) Historical development of hydro-aeroplanes, the theory of equilibrium, and a technical discussion of form, dimensions, etc. Well illustrated.

*Devillers, René. The dynamics of the aeroplane... Translated by Wm. John Walker. New York: Spon & Chamberlain, 1920. viii, 302 p. diagrs. 8°. VDY (121)

Discusses the several kinds of flight, the propeller, wind influence, radius of action, stability, and effect of altitude on engine performance. Formulae have been reduced to the nomographic form and heavy mathematics are avoided.

"The chapter on stability is not good, and will seem very inadequate to readers familiar with the English treatment of the subject... The technical man and the student will certainly find the book interesting, and the reading of it is rendered the more easy by the translator's noble effort in converting from metric to English units throughout." Aeronautics, Jan. 6, 1921.

*Dudley, A. M. Connecting induction motors. The practical application of a designing engineer's experience to the problems of operating engineers, armature winders and repair men. Also the presentation to students of practical questions arising in winding and connecting alternating current motors. New York: McGrawHill Book Co., 1921. xi, 252 p. illus. 8°. VGI (121)

This wiring manual was designed primarily for practical men engaged in operating and repair work. Nearly 200 carefully prepared drawings, including several full-page wave diagrams. Author is manager of the automotive engineering department of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company.

Reviewed in Power, Feb. 8, 1921; Power plant engineering, Feb. 15, 1921.

Emmons, William Harvey. Geology of petroleum. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1921. xiv, 610 p. illus. 8°. VHY (117)

Expansion and revision of lectures delivered at the University of Minnesota by the head of the department of geology and mineralogy. First half deals in a general way with the origin, occurrence, accumulation, and distribution of gas and oil. Second half gives perspective and salient characteristics of the world's important fields. Well supplied with maps and source references.

*Fraprie, Frank R. Cash from your camera. How to make your camera profitable, and where to sell your prints. Boston: American Photographic Publishing Co., 1921. 87 p. 12°. MFG

Tells what kinds of pictures are in demand, with a long list of buyers, prices paid, sizes, and other details. Author is editor of American photography.

Freshfield, Douglas William. The life of Benedict de Saussure... with the collaboration of Henry F. Montagnier. Edward Arnold, 1920. xii, 479 p.

London: illus. 8°. PSO (120)

Exhaustive biography of the famous pioneer mountain climber, who spent much time between the years 1774 and 1784 in the exploration of the Alps. Finely illustrated and includes a bibliography of his principal published works and scientific papers.

"I have tried to deal with de Saussure's life as a whole; to present him not only in the two capacities in which his fame is best established as a geologist and Alpine explorer, but also as a member of society, a citizen and a philosopher in the wider eighteenthcentury acceptation of that word." - Preface.

Freund, Ida. The experimental basis of chemistry. Suggestions for a series of experiments illustrative of the fundamental principles of chemistry... Edited by A. Hutchinson and M. Beatrice Thomas. Cambridge England: University Press, 1920. xvi, 408 p. illus. 8°. PKW (118)

For 25 years Miss Freund was a teacher in Newnham College, Cambridge. In 1904 she published an important work The study of chemical composition. The present volume, based upon a first-year course supplemented by short lectures, experiments, and discussions, is marked by a simple, delightful style and an appeal for accuracy in thinking and manipulation.

"Miss Freund had a dread of thoughtless experimenting and slipshod thinking. She felt strongly that

much that passes for training in science has little relation to scientific method and is of small educational value... By directing special attention to the sources of error inherent in the methods employed, by distinguishing carefully between what was taken for granted and what was really proved, and by getting her students to compare the accuracy attained

with that of the most trustworthy work on the subject, she was able to arouse the critical faculty..." - Preface.

*Fyfe, Charles F. Steamship coefficients, speeds and powers... New York: Spon & Chamberlain, 1920. xii, 399 p., 68 pl. 2 ed. VXHD (121)

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"The work is presented in nine chapters, dealing with practically every phase of the determination of the most suitable form of hull for given dimensions and speed, the whole being illustrated by a vast number of tables of numerical values and curves giving experimental results. It should form an invaluable adjunct to the library of the ship draughtsman, giv ing him in a condensed form the results of a large number of the most recent papers and articles." Shipbuilding and shipping record, June 3, 1920.

Also reviewed in Marine engineering, Oct., 1920. Gee, George E. Recovering precious metals from waste liquid residues. A complete workshop treatise, containing practical working directions for the recovery of gold, silver, and platinum from every description of waste liquids in the jewellery, photographic, process workers, and electroplating trades. London and New York: Spon & Chamberlain, 1920. viii, 380 p. illus. 8°.

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"A noted feature of the work is its simplicity of language, all technical terms and phrases, when made use of, being explained, so that the least informed operative may be able to comprehend the meaning and carry out the different operations." - Preface. *Gibson, Walcot. Coal in Great Britain; the composition, structure, and resources of the coal fields, visible and concealed, of Great Britain. London: Edward Arnold, 1920. viii, 311 p. illus. 8°. VHW

"We have, therefore... an entirely new treatment of British coal field geology from the pen of an experienced field geologist, who can justly claim to be in a position to interpret observed facts in the light of modern principles of geological reasoning; and, what is perhaps more important, to assess them at their proper value... The figures are clearly drawn, and the half-tone plates of fossil plants are exquisitely reproduced. The index, extending to 34 columns, is ample; and the whole volume, in matter and get-up, is a most worthy production, fully meriting its assured success." — Colliery guardian, Dec. 10, 1920.

Also reviewed in Engineering, Dec. 24, 1920; Chemical age, London, Jan. 1, 1921.

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commoner organic compounds of plants. London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1921. 414 p. 3. ed. 8°. PPE (118)

Presupposes some knowledge of chemistry. Vol. ume 1 treats of fats, oils, waxes, phosphatides, aldhydes, carbohydrates, glucosides, tannins, pigments, nitrogen bases, the colloidal state, proteins, and enzymes. Volume 2, in preparation, will be devoted to more purely physiological problems.

Hamor, William Allen, and F. W. Padgett. The technical examination of crude petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas, including also the procedures employed in the evaluation of oil shale and the laboratory methods in use in the control of the operation of benzol recovery plants. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1920. ix, 591 p. illus. 8°. VHY (117)

Assumes a knowledge of volumetric and gravimetric analysis and some proficiency in organic chemistry. Appendix of 272 pages covers useful data, including specifications, standard tests, a select bibliography of the extraction of gasoline from natural gas, tables, etc. Many foot-note references and an unusually complete index.

Hanby, Wilfred. Metals in aircraft construction...with a foreword by L. Blin Desbleds. London: The Standard Air Press, Ltd., 1920. 110 p. illus. 8°.

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Briefly considers the location of plant and best methods of construction, materials used in equipment, boilers and engines, plumbing, crushing, dissolving and filtration, tanks, evaporation, crystallization, drying, distillation, absorption of gases, mixing and kneading, and containers. 200 illustrations, mostly from commercial catalogues. Author is professor of chemical engineering in Lafayette College.

Reviewed in Chemical age, London, Jan. 29, 1921. *Hatschek, Emil. Laboratory manual of elementary colloid chemistry. Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Co., 1920. viii, 135 p. illus. 12°. PLD (118)

"This manual must be strongly recommended for use in unusually wide circles. The typical experi ments which it contains should form part of every course of physical chemistry. They are of particular value to medical students, and would be of great use in schools, both as providing a broader perspective in the study of modern science, as well as bringing the scientific courses into more direct contact with our knowledge of the materials of daily life and industry which so often owe their destructive properties to their colloidal nature.' - Faraday Society. Transactions, June, 1920.

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