Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering (1861)
Appleton, firm, publishers, New York. (1852, D. Appleton & Co.) · New York : D. Appleton · leaf 423
e. Timber shores were extended from the foundation to the dam, before the intermediate sectionsof earth were removed. In like manner the rear work of the masonry on the foundation was at first laid in sections, andbraces extended from it to secure the dam. The thrust upon these braces at one time… … • o DRY-DOCK. 415 of the -water flowing through the joints of the piling; but this waste gradually decreased, until it be-came of but little importance. • The whole number of piles driven for the coffer-dam is 3,604. Earth Work.—That part of the excavation of the pit which was above the level of…
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