International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, Pa. : The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 624
Fig. 618. tion for the sill. Sub-sills of 12-in. by 12-in. timber, laidin trenches, form a good foundation. Before laying thesub-sills, the ground should be thoroughly rammed to en-sure against settlement. This construction is illustrated inFig. 618. 1776. Refuge Bays.—On all trestles of a length…
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