Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 179
Fig. IIH, Constructionof Arch. Fig. Hi). Solid SkewbacUs. 2. Use the largest stones for the foundation course. 3. I^ay all stones which consist of layers in such a manner thatthe principal pressure which they have to bear shall act in a direction 140 BVLLDHsU SUi^il^KliNTiilJNJDENCJl. i:jl … Fig. 150. Flat Aivh of Stone. perpendicular, or as nearly so as possible, to the direction of the layers. This is called laying the stone on its natural bed, and is of primary importance for strength and durability. 4. Moisten the surface of dry and porous stones before bedding them, in order that…
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