Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, Comstock · leaf 499
istheir lightness compared with good concrete; while the objection tothem is that they do not add any strength to the arch unless care-fully set in cement mortar, and unless the tiles and the tops of thefloor arches are thoroughly soaked just previous to laying the fillingblocks. If the floors are… … Wire Lath. Fig. 311. Common Form of Segmental Floor Arch. inches is not too much to allow for the cement and concrete abovethe steel beams. It is usually blocked out in sections of 6 feetsquare, or less, with joints made to extend through the concrete;and, when possible, the joints in one direction…
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