Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, Comstock · leaf 129
romfoundation walls, in that the latter support superstructures whoseweights are generally sufficient to overcome the thrust of the earthagainst the walls. Retaining-walls depend upon their own stabilityto resist earth-pressure. Area walls generally serve as retaining-walls, but as they areusually…
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