Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 465
ing Lath. Thislath adds much to the stiffness of the partition, and under fire wouldprobably hold the plaster as long as the rest of the constructionwould stand. Mill construction, when intelligently carried out, undoubtedlyranks next to steel construction in durability and fire resistance, andfar… … Fig 500. HEAVY FRAMING. 46i sible to save the building, the advantages of this method of buildingbeing more pronounced in buildings of not more than three stories.The Chicago Building Ordinance permits the u.-,e of mill con-struction for office buildings, stores and warehouses between 60 and100…
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