An encyclopaedia of architecture, historical, theoretical, & practical. New ed., rev., portions rewritten, and with additions by Wyatt Papworth (1888)
Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863, Papworth, Wyatt Angelicus Van Sandau, 1822-1894 · London Longmans, Green · leaf 571
first laid for sh^rt distances, thatthey may set before the middle is filled in. In rubble masonry, it will be necessary tofill up all inequalities on the surface with fine concrete; when this has set sufficiently,the asphalte is to be laid as described for brickwork. Gas tar mixed with lime is s… … Fig. 6156. Fig. 6lJe. Fig. CliJ. Fig. G15e. has been proposed to prevent it rising; no doubt the best and most efficacious remedy,but the cost would be gre ter than usually allowed. But the best invention, havingprice also in its favour, is the damp-proof coitrse, formed of brown stoneware,…
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