Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 76
everal planks placed side by side, asin Fig. 52, and bolted together. The planks, however, should alwaysbreak joints over a support. The bolts need not be larger thanf inch in diameter, and spaced 2 feet on centres, in staggered rows,two bolts being placed at each end of the girder. Where each… … 4 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION than solid girders, and of equal if not greater strength. They cer«tainly are not as likely to warp, and there is less chance of using de-cayed timber. 61. Steel Beam Girders.—When it is desired to keep steelgirders flush with the floor joists the latter may be supported by…
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