Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Woodworking; Band saws
Several men are occupied in the construction of wooden structures. Their activities include: sawing, hammering and filing. A large band saw is at one side of the room. Its large wheels and most of the blade are enclosed in a wire safety...
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Dynamometer
A team of horse are hitched to the rear of a modified truck. A group of men are standing on the truck bed along with some equipment. An early form of the dynamometer is being used to test the horses' pulling power.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Plows
A team of three horses are drawing a mold board plow through a field creating furrows. The plow is moving away from the camera, but the driver has turned in the seat to face the camera. Two other teams and plows are in the background.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Terracing; Soil conservation
Several individuals are using survey rods and transits to build terraces in a farm field. Another group of individuals and a tractor are in the background.
Iowa State University; Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Dept.; Terracing; Soil conservation
One man is driving a tractor while others look on in the distance. The Agricultural Engineering students are learning how to layout, build and check terraces on farm land for erosion control.