 | Chemistry - 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,... | |
 | Public health - 1800 - 798 pages
...have been incorporated, " for the general advancement of mechanical science, and " more especially for promoting the acquisition of that species of "...constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." It was generally considered, that any question vitally affecting the interests, or professional dignity... | |
 | Perry Fairfax Nursey - Industrial arts - 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,... | |
 | Edward Cresy - 1847 - 912 pages
...acquired by combination, have wisely united " for the general advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer." They have defined the nature and objects of their Institution ; they encourage the student to cultivate... | |
 | 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...constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. It consists of four classes, viz. Members, Associates, Graduates, and Honorary Members. To be admitted... | |
 | Civil engineering - 1850 - 514 pages
...has since recorded, that this is " a Society for the general advancement of Mechanical Science, and more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer;" I am induced to submit to you, whether the best mode of obtaining this desirable knowledge, is not... | |
 | Great Britain - 1851 - 722 pages
...charter in 1828. The object of its formation is the general advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, being the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of man,... | |
 | Sir William Fairbairn - Bridges - 1851 - 110 pages
...have been incorporated, " for the general advancement of mechanical science, and " more especially for promoting the acquisition of that species of "...constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." It was generally considered, that any question vitally affecting the interests, or professional dignity... | |
 | 1851 - 494 pages
...Clarendon, Esq. THIS Institution was formed in 1835 for the general advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of an engineer. The society consists of three classes — members, honorary members, and associates. The... | |
 | Abraham Hume - Book clubs - 1853 - 420 pages
...Charter June 3d, 1828. Its object is the general advancement of Mechanical Science, and more particularly promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. The Institution consists of Members, Associates, Graduates, and Honorary Members. (1) Members must... | |
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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... 
