Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 85
FLOORS. General Considerations.—The remarks inthis paragraph will be found applicable toall sorts of floors. The joists should be laidacross the narrowest part of the room, andgirders and binders should be so arrangedas to take a bearing on a solid pier or wall, wet, for as long a period as… … Fig. 313.—Method of Supporting Joists round Brickwork Fender in Basement. and not over door or window openings. Incases where a long distance has to be tra-versed by a joist, which is supported byone or more girders in the length, it shouldbe made as long as possible. By this meansthe strength of…
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