GET ACQUAINTED

All through the week, mix and get ac­quainted. The opportunity afforded for rubbing elbows with others in a similar line of work, and the interchange of ex­periences and discoveries, is one of the most valuabl~ features of the Short Course. Many of the county and district representatives keep too much to them­selves. You see the people from your own counties and districts frequently, but those from other counties and dis­tricts you see only once a year. Meet them more than half way. Make your­self known to others.

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SHORT COURSE IN

HIGHWAY

ENGINEERING

FEBRUARY 16 TO 20, 1925

Department of Civil Engineering University of Illinois

State of Illinois, Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways

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FOREWORD

0 EJECTS-The objects of the Short Course in Highway engineering are: to bring to­

gether the engineers, contractors, officials and others charged with or interested in highway . im­provement for the purpose of studying, discussing, and formulating a solution of the problems that arise in the work; to promote better coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding in the road work throughout the State; and to distribute the best information obtainable on the subject of highway improvement.

SPEAKERs-Speakers have been chosen from the staff of the Division of Highways, the Univer­sity faculty, the contractors and the County Superintendents of Highways. In addition a number of men of national. note from other States have been secured.

DiscussiON-Live discussion is the soul o( the meeting. Every one is invited to take part but in order to conserve valuable time and to make the discussion a real contribution to the objects of the short course all are urged to think out their ques­tions or statements carefully and to present them clearly and concisely.

OPEN TO ALL-The Short Course is open to all who may desire to attend. No fee is charged by the University.

CoNTRACTOR's DAY-Wednesday, February 18 will be devoted to problems relating to the · con­tracting side of highway work. The entire day will be-a joint session with the Illinois Municipal and Highway Contractors Association, which will hold its annual convention at the Urbana-Lincoln Hotel during the latter half of the week.

SociABILITY-One of the most valuable features of the Short Course is the opportunity to get

acquainted with others and to exchange ideas, opinions, and experiences.

THE UNIVERSITY-The University is located in Champaign and Urbana on the corporate line between the two cities. The post office address is Urbana, Illinois. Telephone and telegraph service is available through either city. Mail, telegrams, or telephone calls addressed in the care of the Department of Civil Engineering, 201 Engineering Hall will be promptly delivered. Telephone 7-2257.

The Illinois Central enters Champaign from the north, south, and west. The Big 4, Wabash, and Illinois Traction from the east and west enter both cities.

UNIVERSITY BuiLDINGs-The University build­ings are open from 7:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M. and certain libraries and museums at other hours as shown by schedule. Visitors are always welcome.

RooM AND BoARD-The Inman Hotel and Beardsley Hotel in Champaign, the Urbana-Lin­coln Hotel, and McClurg's Hotel in Urbana offer excellent accommodations at reasonable rates. Rooms in private houses may be obtained through the University Y.M.C.A. Restaurants are available near the campus.

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PROGRAM

Monday, February 16, 1925

MORNING

C. C. WILEY, chairman Asst. Professor of Highway Engineering, University of Illinois

8 : 3 0 Registration

9:30 Roll Call Counties Districts Bureaus University Contractors M aterial Producers Others

9:45 The 1925 Short Course in Highway Engineering MILO S. KETCHUM

Dean, College of Engineering, U. of I.

10:45 Our ational Highway Program E. W. ]AMES

U. S. Bureau of Public Roads, Washington, D. C.

11:30 Adjournment

AFTERNOON University Auditorium

MILO S. KETCHUM, chairman Dean, College of Engineering, U. of I.

1:00. Organ Prelude

Address

H. F. CLEMMER Engr. of Mtls. , Ill. Div. Hys.

DAVID KINLEY President, University of Illinois

1:30 Illinois' 1925 Highway Program LEN SMALL

Governor of Illinois

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ANNOUNCEMENT Each district engineer will make arrangements for an informal

dinner Monday evening to be attended by the engineers and county superintendents of highways located in his district. Announcement will be made concerning the time and place of the dinner.

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Monday, February 16 2:30 Group Meetings

Bridges tlocation G F B h • Temporary Structures

~0. · URCH, ~ airman Investigation of Foundations Bndge Engr.,Ill. Dw. of Hys. Overflow Bridges HARDY CRoss, referee Forms and Falsework Prof., Struct. Eng' g., U. of I. Finishing Concrete Surfaces

Road Design

Engr. of Design, Reconnaissance Surveys Ill. Div. of Hys. Guard Fences

H. E. SURMAN, chairman{

C. C. WILEY, referee State Aid A)ignme?t. Pol.icies Jlsst. Prof., Highway Eng'g. Grade Crossmg EIImmat10n

U. of I.

Road Construction ·

c. M. HATHAWAY, chairman Engr. of Constmction,

Ill. Div. o/ Hys.

A. R. CARTER, referee Co. Supt. of Hys.,

Winnebago Co.

Road Maintenance

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Finishing Subgrade Finishing Surface Curing Checking Consistency Checking Dimensions Time of Mix :ita king

of Mix

FRED TARRANT, chairman{Sno:n Removal . Engr. o/ Maintenance, :M;amtenance of Old B~1dge Floors

Ill. Div. of Hys. ~~~~~~s Types of Mamtenance

E. E. MoTSINGER, referee Marking Co. Supt. of Hys., Fulton Co. Costs

Administration and Audits

Chit/ Clerk, Ill. Div. of Hys. Motor EqUipm<:nt for Employees Traffic Regulations

J. M. McCoY, chairman { .

FRANK T. SHEETS, referee Legal Problems Chief Highway Engr., Administrative Policies

Ill. Div. of Hys.

Highway Materials

H. F. CLEMMER, chairman{ Engr. of Materials, Road Oils Ill. Div. of Hys. Lubricating Oils and Gasoline

E. E. BAUER, referee Sand, Gravel, and Stone Instructor, Highway Eng'g. Cement

U. of I.

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Tuesday, February 17, 1925

MORNING

GEORGE H. BRowN, chairman Vice-Pres., Ill. Assoc. of Co. Supts. of Hys.

8:30 Cooperation between Highway officials

E. F. MoTSINGER Co. Supt. of Hys., Fulton Co.

9:30 Pending Highway Legislation

D. 0. THOMAS Co. Supt. of Hys., St. Clair Co.

10:30 The Neck of the Highway Transportation Bottle c. c. WILLIAMS

Prof. of Civil Enr(g., U. of (

11:30 Adjournment

AFTERNOON

E. F. MoTSINGER? chairman President , Ill. Assoc. of Co. Supts . of Hys.

1:00 Gravel Road Construction and Maintenance

N. M. IsABELLA

Maintenance Engr., Wisconsi11 Hy. Dept.

2:00 Oiled Earth Road Construction

R. L. SPERRY Asst. Testi1~g Engr., Ill. Div. of Hys.

3:00 State Aid Roads or Four Years under the Meents Act

A. B. HuRD Co. Supt. of Hys., Woodford Co.

4:00 County Round Table

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Annual meeting Illinois Association of County Superintendents of Highways. Wednesday 7:30 P. M. R oom 221 Engineering Hall.

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Wednesday, February 18, 1925 MORNING

W. F. LonGE, chairman Pres. Ill. Assoc. of Mun. and Hy. Contractors

8:30 What Does Cooperation between the Engineers and Contractor Mean?

From the Contractor's Viewpoint I. D. LANE

Contractor, Bloomington, Ill.

From the Engineer's Viewpoint A. H. HuNTER

Asst. Engr., Ill. Div. of Hys.

9:30 Suggested Modifications in Illinois Practice to take the Guess out of Bidding

]AMES CAMERON Cameron, Joyce 1.5 Co., Contractors, Keokuk, Ia.

Discussion c. M. HATHAWAY

Engr. of Construction, Ill. Div. of Hys.

10:30 High Lights on the 1925 Specifications From the Engineer's Viewpoint

H. E. SuRMAN Engr. of Design, Ill. Div. o/ Hys.

From the Contractor's Viewpoint R. L. BELL, contractor

Paris, Illinois 11: JO Adjournment

AFTERNOON R. R. BENEDICT, chairman

Asst. Chief Highway Engr., Ill. Div. of Hys.

1:00 Specifications for a "Responsible" Bidder, Including Units of Measure and Definite Standards

GEo. H. JENNINGS Viet Pres., Powers-Thompson Co., joliet, Ill.

Discussion v. L. GLOVER

Rd. Engr. Div. of Highways

2:00 Fundamental Principles of Management and Cost Accounting in Highway Contracting

H . T. ScoviLL Pro/. of Accountancy, U. of I.

3:00 Profilometer Measurements of Pavement Surfaces H. F. CLEMMER

Engr. of Materials, Ill . Div. of Hys. NoTE: At the conclusion of the afternoon session, a practical

demonstration of the use of the profilometer will be made.

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Thursday, February 19, 1925

MORNING

FRANK T. SHEETs, chairman Chief Highway Engr. Ill. Div. of Hys.

8: 30 Concrete Road Construction B. H. PIEPMEIER

Chief Engr. Missouri State Highway Dept.

9:30 Municipal Paving Problems CLIFFORD OLDER

Prerident, Consoer, Older E!f Quinlan, Consulting Enf!.IS. Chicago

10:30 Recent Developments in Concrete

11:30 Adjournment

AFTERNOON

C. c. WILEY Asst. Prof. of Hy. Eng'g., U. of l.

1:00 Highway Safety FRANK E. JACK

Chicago Motor Club

2:00 An Outsider's Impression of Illinois Highways GEo. ScHLESSINGER

Chief Engr. Ohio State Highway Dept.

2:45 Cook County Traffic Survey GEo. A. QuiNLAN

Co. Supt. of H ys., Cook County

3:30 Laboratory Demonstration a. Quick Setting Cement b . Consistency of Concrete c. Bulking of Concrete Materials

4:15 Consultation Room

NoTE: At this hour the Chief Highway Engineer, the Bureau Chiefs, and the District Engineers of the State Division of Highways will be available for consultation with the county superintendents of highways and others who may be interested. The time and place will be announced. It is expected that the subject matter for con­sultation shall be general in character and that detailed questions as to location. priority of construction, and similar subjects will be avoided. Members of the civil engineering faculty will also he available.

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Friday, February 20, 1925

MORNING

C. C. WILLIAMS, chairman Prof. of Civil Eng' g., U. of I.

8:30 Highway Heresy c. c. WILEY

Asst. Pro/. of Highway Eng., U. of I.

9:30 Elements Necessary for Highest Success I. 0. BAKER

Professor Emeritus, U. of I.

10:30 Our Responsibilities in Carrying out an Annual $75,000,000 State, County and Township High­way Program

FRANK T. SHEETS Chief Highway Engineer, Div. of Hys.

11:30 Adjournment

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