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21 from the plateau on which they stand. For example, let a(fig. 6) be a building situated on a slope b c formed of clay. Theline a h marks the foundation-level. It will be necessary to formoutside, along the whole length of wall G, a culvert diain Dperforated with slits on the side g, water-tight… … MJFia. 6.—Foundations on Clayey Slopes. from the building. This culvert will also be an excellent meansof preventing damp in the cellars H of the building, and the con-sequent fonnation of saltpetre on the basement courses K. Whenfor economical reasons we are unable to make a culvert drain, itwill…
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