Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 439
he girder, is lessthan 5 inches, however, the latter distance should be taken as theminimum lineal support, except for very light girders. Example of Bearing Surface.—K 10x12 Georgia pine girder is cal-culated to support 20,000 pounds. What bearing should it have atthe ends ? 432 BUILDING… … Fig. 467. that the girder should rest on the plate; for practical reasons thisshould be increased to 5 inches. Round posts are generally preferred to square posts, as they areless in the way, but there is necessarily a loss of strength in turning,
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