Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 462
ig. 496. When the posts are placed over 8 feetapart, so as to necessitate a longitudinal girder, it is more economicalto space the floor beams about 4 feet from centres, as this permitsthe use of 2-inch planks for the under floor. If the building is several stories in height it will also be… … Metal Lathand plaster Fig. 497. shows the manner of casting the bearing plates and arranging theend connections. Iron posts should always be protected by fireproof materials, asthey will not stand as long as wooden posts in a fire. If the building is not more than three stories high, wooden…
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