A society for the general advancement of Mechanical Science, and more particularly for promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer, being the art of directing the great sources of power in... The Scientific, artistic, and literary societies' directory - Page 7by Scientific, artistic, and literary societies' directory - 1875 - 1875 pagesFull view - About this book
| 1773 - 682 pages
...purposes of our present consideration. They then (in 1818) defined the object of their association to be " The acquisition of that species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, whereby the great sources of power in nature — ie, the energies of the imponderables — are converted,... | |
| 1773 - 700 pages
...purposes of our present consideration. They then (in 1818) defined the objeil of their association to be " The acquisition of that species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, whereby the great sources of power in nature—if, the energies of the imponderables—are converted,... | |
| 1800 - 798 pages
...have been incorporated, " for the general advancement of mechanical science, and " more especially for promoting the acquisition of that species of "...which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." It was generally considered, that any question vitally affecting the interests, or professional dignity... | |
| 1858 - 544 pages
...TS Godwin. INSTITUTION or CIVIL ENGINEERS, for the general advancement of Mechanical Science, ana, more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. Escab. 1818. Jncorp. 1828. 25, Gt. George St., Westm. Council. President, #R. Stephenson, esq. rice-Pres.,... | |
| Perry Fairfax Nursey - 1828 - 410 pages
...charter are, "the general advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly the acquirement of that species of knowledge, which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer; being the art of directing tbe great sources of power in nature, for the use and convenience of man,... | |
| Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) - 1891 - 496 pages
...science ? The charter and bye-laws definc the purpose of the institution as being " for the gencral advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly...which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." I cannot see any reason to doubt that the emincnt men who founded the institution, and who obtained... | |
| Edward Cresy - 1847 - 912 pages
...The Engineers, estimating at its true value the power acquired by combination, have wisely united " for the general advancement of mechanical science,...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer." They have defined the nature and objects of their Institution ; they encourage the student to cultivate... | |
| 1020 pages
...Secretary, Mr. Saumarez Du Bonrdien. TV? Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland has been formed for the general advancement of Mechanical Science,...promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge «h)rh constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. This Institution meets at the Rooms of the G«-«i«ical... | |
| England - 1848 - 710 pages
...institution was formed in 1818, and incorporated by charter in 1828. The object of its formation is the general advancement of mechanical science, and...particularly for promoting the acquisition of that speciet of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, being the art of directing... | |
| 1849 - 604 pages
...1818, and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1828, for the general advancement of mechanical science and for promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. It consists of four classes, viz. Members, Associates, Graduates, and Honorary Members. To be admitted... | |
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