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 586
notmore than 10 feet, is to be at least 8.J inchesthick ; when not exceeding 1,5 feet, it mustbe 13 inches at least; and beyond thatwidth the thickness requires special appro-bation. If of iron construction or other incombustible material, it must be built in a manner approved by the district… … . C17/t-. riREPROOF ARCHES, FLOORS, AND ROOFS. 19035. Light arched flat floors, composed of bricks cemented with gypsum or plaster,have been in common use in Roussillon from time immemorial. Rondelet is of opinionthat the segment of a circle is a better form for such arches than the low…
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