Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 434
here is nodanger of the girders or posts slipping on the plate—in fact it wouldrequire a great force to move them—and the author doubts if anyparticular advantage is gained in fastening wooden columns togetherin a vertical line, for, if the building should take fire, the posts wouldcertainly be… … /Cement floor Plate A. Cone rete. y»V«/2. *V Fis^. 463. 43° BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. shown at D. The side plates add somewhat to the strength of thecap and keep the upper post and girder in place while the buildingis being erected. Holes may he left in the side plates for securingthe ends of the…
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