Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, Comstock · leaf 105
tructions, and were sunk through the fine soiland mud at an average rate of 4 feet per day. No blasting was required untilthe bed rock was reached and levelled off under the edges and stepped intohorizontal surfaces throughout the extent of the excavating chamber. Usuallyone caisson was being sunk… … Illll/tliliiHl The Manhattan Life Insurance Building, New York City. Transverse Section. THE ENGINEERING RECORD Fig. 46. PUBLISHED BY CO .SENT O The iirst caisson was delivered at the site April 13, 1893, ^d the lastpier was completed August 13, 1893. After the caissons were sunk to bed rock, and…
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