Dant & Russell Inc.

SITKA SPRUCE POIIDENOSA PINE RED CEDAN SHINGI.ES Representcd in California by SAN FRANCISCO

Seth L Eutler

557 Mcrlret St GArield 019!l

RAIL AIID CABGO SHIPPENS

Connector System Adds New Information to Structural Courses in Engineering

Washington, October 15.-The connector system of construction has added so much new information and altered so much old information in connection with the design of timbered structures, that many universities have been forced to revise their. teaching of timber engineering to include the new data made available by the Timber Engineering Company through its seven years of'research in connector engineering.

During the year just past over 10,00O pieces of timber literature bearing on the connector system have been distributed through 94 professors in 67 universities scattered over 40 states. One hundred additional teachers in 30 other institutions have been given factual information resulting from TECO research.

The TECO connector system which has radically changed most previous ideas of work to be expected from timber members has caused many engineering colleges to place extra emphasis on the teaching of engineering design to be executed in timber. Many colleges have just recently; as result of the work with connectors, added courses in timber design for structural engineering students. On the whole the connector s)'stem has done much to revive the study of timber as an engineering material in university courses.

Limitations

I'll never be a captain bold, A pilot or a mate, I'11 never issue loud commands Upon the ship of state; I can't assume the weighty tasks Performed by super he men, But I can do my level best Among the able seamen.

I cannot lead the orchestra. Or scrape a violin, My work with saxophone or flute Would rate as deadly sin; I cannot sing as many do, In vibrant tones sonorous, But I can warble modestly And help to swell the chorus.

I cannot build a grand facade, A temple or a castle, I cannot overcome the strong, Or with the mighty wrestle; I'11 never speak in stentor tones Or win great recompenses, But I could guard a little gate And mend the little fences.

-A. Merriam Conner.