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1945 Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Index

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Note: This is a sub-section of 1945 Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Contents. Vol. 152. January—December 0945

  • Portrait of President, Professor Andrew Robertson, D.Sc., Wh.Ex., F.R.S. Frontispiece
  • List of Council and Officers . vii
  • List of Committees of the Specialized Groups . viii
  • List of Committees of the Local Branch.
  • List of Past-Presidents and Past-Vice-Presidents . xi
  • Problems Connected with Reclamation of Worn Parts by the Metal-spraying Process, by W. E. Ballard, A.I.Mech.E 4
  • The Repair of Worn or Over-machined Parts by Electrodeposition, by A. W. Hothersall, M.Sc.Tech. 8
  • Discussion on above three papers in London 12
  • Discussion in Farnborough . 22
  • Discussion in Manchester 24
  • Communications . . 25
  • A Survey of Plastics from the Viewpoint of the Mechanical Engineer, by S. Livingston Smith, D.Sc. (Eng.), M.I.Mech.E. 29
  • Moulding Plant for Plastics, by J. Lionel Daniels, B.Sc., M.I.Mech.E. 44
  • Discussion on above two papers in London 51
  • Discussion in Manchester 56
  • Discussion in Newcastle upon Tyne . 58
  • Communications . 60
  • Sampling Schemes for Qualitative Inspection, by A. W. Swan, B.A.Sc. 81
  • Discussion on above three papers in London . 92
  • Communications 98
  • Presentation of the James Watt International Medal to Dr. F. W. Lanchester, LL.D., Hon.M.I.Mech.E F R S. 100
  • Memoirs 104
  • Annual Report of the Council for 1944 113
  • Minutes of Proceedings of the Meetings held on 12th and 26th January . 131
  • Elections and Transferences of Members 131
  • Minutes of Proceedings of the Meeting held on 16th February . 134
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 137
  • Minutes of Proceedings of the Meetings held on 9th and 23rd March . 140
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 140
  • Applied Research, Presidential Address of Harry R. Ricardo, B.A., F.R.S., M.I.Mech.E 141
  • The Fencing of Dangerous Parts of Machinery, by Henry A. Hepburn, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I Mech E. 149
  • Discussion in London 163
  • Communications 167
  • Minutes of Proceedings of Meeting held on 14th March . 172
  • Machinery and Plant in Connexion with Civil Engineering Construction, by Sir George Mowlem Burt, M. Inst. C.E. 173
  • Symposium of Papers on Civil Engineering Contractors' Plant:—
  • Excavators, Tractors, and Tractor Equipment, by W. Savage, M.I.Mech.E. 183
  • Concrete Mixers, Placers, and Forms, by E. Davis . 186
  • Cranes for Civil Engineering Construction, by Norman R. Neal, M.I.Mech.E. Assoc.M.Inst.C.E 187
  • Pumps, by B. H. Gibbs, A.M.I.Mech.E. 189
  • Pile Drivers, by D. C. Bean, B.Sc., Assoc. M. Inst. C.E. 192
  • Track and Trucks, by F. V. Sparks, A.M.I.Mech.E. 195
  • Locomotives - Steam and Diesel, by F. V. Sparks, A.M.I.Mech.E. 196
  • Lorries, by E. Twemlow 197
  • Dumpers, by W. J. Marshall, M.I.Mech.E. 199
  • Discussion 200
  • Communications 204
  • Symposium of papers on Some Modem Aids in the Investigation of Materials,
  • Mechanisms, and Structures:—
  • Electrical Resistance Wire Strain Gauges, by F. Aughtie, Ph.D., M.Sc. 213
  • Measurement of Displacement and Strain by Capacity Methods, by Major B. C. Carter, M.I.Mech.E. (Member of Council), J. F. Shannon, Ph.D., M.I.Mech.E., and J. R. Forshaw, M.Eng., A.M.I.Mech.E. 215
  • The Measurement of Strain in Components of Complicated Form by Brittle Lacquer Coatings, by W. J. Clenshaw, B.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E. 221
  • High-Speed Cinematography, by F. C. Johansen, M.Sc. (Eng.), M.I.Mech.E. 224
  • Temperature-indicating Paints, by L. C. Tyte, B.Sc., Ph.D. . 226
  • The Study of Internal Stress in a Metal by X-ray Diffraction, by W. A. Wood, D Sc 232
  • Discussion 234
  • Communications 242
  • Memoirs 244
  • The Application of Fabricated Construction to Machine Design, by F. Koenigsberger, Dipl. Ing., A.M.I.Mech.E. 245
  • Discussion in London .
  • Discussion in Manchester .
  • Discussion in Birmingham .
  • Communications
  • Communications on A Survey of Modem Centrifugal Pump Practice for Oilfield and Oil Refinery Services (N. Tetlow) . 303
  • Communications on The Calculation of Roll Pressure in Hot and Cold Flat Rolling - (E. Orowan) . 314
  • Communications on Diesel Traction on the North Western Railway (India) (H. W. Puttick) . 324
  • Minutes of Proceedings of the Meeting held in April . 331
  • Elections and Transference of Members . 331
  • Minutes of Proceedings of the Meeting held in May .. 334
  • Memoirs . 334
  • Locomotives I have Known, by 0. V. S. Bulleid, M.I.Mech.E. (Vice-President). 341
  • Thomas Hawksley Lecture: Research and Development in Aeronautics, by H. E. Wimperis, C.B., C.B.E., M.A., D.Eng., Wh.Sc. . 353
  • Thomas Lowe Gray Lecture: Mechanical Engineering in the Shipyard, by J. Foster Petree, M.I.Mech.E. . 362
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 369
  • Minutes of Proceedings of Meeting held on 22nd June 373
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 374
  • Minutes of Proceedings of Meetings held on 5th, 19th, and 26th October, and 9th November . . 379
  • Minutes of Proceedings of Meetings held on 16th and 30th November . 380
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 380
  • Minutes of Proceedings of Meeting held on 14th December . 384
  • Elections and Transferences of Members . 384
  • Drawing Office Practice in Relation tee Interchangeable Components, by C. A. Gladman, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E. . 388
  • Discussion in London . 401
  • Communications . 409
  • James Clayton Lecture: The Early History of the Whittle Jet Propulsion Gas Turbine, by Air Commodore F. Whittle, C.B.E., R.A.F., M.A., Hon.M.I.Mech.E. 419
  • Index .. . 436

Contents. Vol. 153. War Emergency Issues, 1-12, 1945

  • Controlling Pipe Line Surges, by J. S. Blair, B.Sc., A.M.I.Mcch.E. 1
  • Communications . • 8
  • Protective Air Vessels for Rising Pipe Lines, by A. M. Binnie, M.A., M.I.Mech.E. 15
  • Communications . . 20
  • A Study of the Riding and Wearing Qualities of Railway Carriage Tyres having Various Profiles, byC. W. Newberry, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E. . 25
  • Communications . . 35
  • Coupled Engine Torsional and Propeller Flexural Vibrations, by Captain J. Morris, B.A.. 41
  • Discussion . 50
  • Communications . . 57
  • Informal Discussion on Methods of Investigation of Engine Vibration . 58
  • Some Practical Applications of Rubber Dampers for the Suppression of Torsional Vibrations in Engine Systems, by R. W. Zdanowich, M.A., M.I.Mech.E., and J. E. Moyal . 61
  • Communications 76
  • Torsional Vibration Amplitudes at Non-resonant Speeds, with Special Reference to the Interpretation of Torsiograph Records, by W. Ker Wilson, D.Sc. (Eng.), Ph.D., Wh.Ex , M.I.Mech.E. . 83
  • Communications . . 99
  • The Reconditioning of War-Damaged Machine Tools, by Gilbert Varley, M.Sc., M.I.Mech.E 109
  • Recent Research in Metal Machining, by D. F. Galloway, Wh.Sc., Ph.D., B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E.. 113
  • Discussion in Manchester . . 128
  • Communications . . 130
  • Design, Construction, and Use of Some Inspection Gauges, by L. H. Leedham, M.I.Mech.E.. 133
  • An Investigation into the Laws of Flow of Fluids through. Beds of Granular Materials, by H. E. Rose, Ph.D., M.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E. . 141
  • The Isothermal Flow of Gases through Beds of Granular Materials, by H. E. Rose, Ph.D., M.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E. 148
  • On the Resistance Coefficient-Reynolds Number Relationship for Fluid Flow through a Bed of Granular Material, by H. E. Rose, Ph.D., M.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.Mech.E. 154
  • Communications . 162
  • A Comparison of Some Carbon Steels on the Basis of Various Creep Limits, by A. E. Johnson, M.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E., and H. J. Tapsell, M.I.Mech.E. 169
  • Creep Properties of Steels Utilized in High-pressure and High-temperature Super-heater and Steam Pipe Practice. Part II: 0.5 per cent Molybdenum Steels, by H. J. Tapsell, M.I.Mech.E., and R. W. Ridley, B.Sc 181
  • The Variable-Speed Hydraulic Governor, by J. Z. Bujak, Dr. 1112., A.M.I.Mech.E 193
  • Communications 204
  • Induction Ramming Effects in Single-Cylinder Four-Stroke Engines, by L. J. Kastner, M.A., M.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E. 206
  • Communications 214
  • Dynamic Loading and Some Indications of its Effect on Internal Combustion Engines, by Commander (E.) C. W. Chapman, R.N.V.R., M.Eng., M.I.Mech.E. 221
  • Communications 232
  • Quanitative Analysis of Single- and Multiple-Capacity Plants, by Paul G. Kaufmann, A.M.I.Mech.E. 237
  • Communications 247
  • On the Theory of Automatic Control Regulator Equations, by Paul G. Kaufmann, A.M.I.Mech.E. 249
  • Communications 258
  • A Thermodynamic Theory of Circulation in Water-tube Boilers, by R. S. Silver, MA., D.Sc., Ph.D, 261
  • Communications . 272
  • Modern Methods of Water Treatment, by A. J. R. Walter, M.I.Mech.E. 282
  • Communications . 288
  • Low-Pressure Ash-Sluicing Systems, with Particular Reference to Power Station Practice, by T. H. Carr, M.I.Mech.E. 294
  • Communications . 303
  • Boiler Draught Production by Means of the Jet Air-pump, by S. F. Benson, B.Sc. (Eng.), Wh.E.'v., M.I.Mech.E. 311
  • Communications . 322
  • Conference on Surface Finish held at the Institution on 9th March 194, . 329
  • Group I. Physical Aspects
  • The Structure of Sliding Surfaces, by Professor G. I. Finch, M.B.E., F.R.S. 331
  • A Short Review of Surface Finish in Relation to Friction and Lubrication, by D. Clayton, D.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E. 332
  • Group II. Methods of Measurements and Representation of Surface Rowhness:-
  • Some Principles and Methods of Surface Measurement, by R. E. Reason. 335
  • Measurement of Surface Waviness, by C. Timms, M.Eng., A.M.I.Mech.E. 337
  • Group III. Considerations of Rational Specification and Requirement in Surface Finish
  • Drawing Office Specification, by H. J. Griggs 339
  • Rational Specification of Surface Finish, by W. A. Tuplin, D.Sc , M.I.Mech.E. 340
  • Requirements in Surface Finish, by D. McConnell, B.Sc. . 341
  • Group IV. Production Methods and Results of Modern Practice:-
  • Surface Finish in Production Methods, by W. E. R. Clay . 342
  • Results of Modern Practice, by F. Nourse 344
  • Group V. Effect of Surface Finish on Performance
  • Continuity in the Production of Specified Surface Finish, by E. Swain . 345
  • Effect on Fatigue Strength, by W. Ker Wilson, D.Sc. (Eng.), Ph.D., Wh.Ex., M.I.Mech.E. (Member of Council) . 347
  • Locomotive Practice, by F. C. Johansen, M.Sc. (Eng.), M.I.Mech.E. 351
  • Discussion. 352
  • Communications . 368
  • Closing Statement - 377
  • Meteorological History and the Space-Heating Machine, by Ronald Grierson, M.I.Mech.E 381
  • The Development of the Internal Combustion Turbine 409
  • Introductory Address, by Hayne Constant, M.A. 409
  • The Early History of the Axial Type of Gas Turbine, by Hayne Constant, M.A. 411
  • The Design and Development of Centrifugal Compressors for Aircraft Gas Turbines, by L. J. Cheshire, M.Sc.Tech., A.M.I.Mech.E. . 426
  • Fluid Dynamics of Axial Compressors, by A. R. Howell, M.A. 441
  • Design of Axial Compressors, by A. R. Howell, M A 452
  • Combustion in the Gas Turbine, by Peter Lloyd, M.A. 462
  • Technique of Testing Gas Turbine Engines, by D. N. Walker, A.M.I.Mech.E. 472
  • Some Vibration Problems in Gas Turbine Engines, by R. G. Voysey, Wh.Sc., A.M.I.Mech.E. . 483
  • The Turbine for the Simple Jet Propulsion Engine, by J. Reeman, B.Sc. 495
  • Recent Developments in Materials for Gas Turbines, by T. A. Taylor, M.Sc., Ph.D. 505

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