Thorpe, William Henry · London, E. & F.N. Spon, limited; New York, Spon & Chamberlain · leaf 199
t that economy in design (apart fromimproper reduction of sections) goes hand-in-hand witheconomy of upkeep. Given good material, that which favourslow first cost, simplicity of detail, fewness of parts, absenceof smithing, the use of roUed sections, and good depth togirders, favours also small… … Fig. 103. liability to failure at cranks, or other work which has beensubject to fire. It is apparent also that the free use of rolledinstead of built-up sections, reduces the liability to troublefrom bad riveting, or from good riveting overstressed. Aliberal depth to all girders, by reducing…
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